It can be daunting for students to follow a scientific method and get their head around all the things that are expected of them during an experiment. The Following Instructions Experiment is designed to help students get familiar with following a scientific method step-by-step, working in a group, and taking accurate measurements using a measuring cylinder.

The following instructions experiment will assist students to develop their scientific skills including:

• Working as part of a group
• Following instructions
• Measuring accurately
• Recording qualitative and quantitative results in a table

Plus the students love that at the end of the experiment they have created a rainbow!