How to write research questions for a Grade 4 project

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 A research question is a question that your project tries to answer.
• 🤔 Good research questions are clear, focused, and not too broad.
• ✍️ Start with words like 'How,' 'What,' 'Why,' or 'Which.'
• 💡 Make sure the answer can be found through research and isn't just an opinion.
• ✅ The question should be something you're genuinely interested in!

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the BEST example of a research question for a Grade 4 project?
   1. Is pizza delicious?
   2. What are the different types of clouds?
   3. I like playing video games.
   4. My favorite color is blue.
2. What is a key characteristic of a good research question?
   1. It's very long and complicated.
   2. It can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no.'
   3. It's focused and clear.
   4. It's about personal opinions.
3. Which word is often used to start a research question?
   1. Because
   2. Maybe
   3. How
   4. Yesterday
4. Why is it important for a research question to be something you are interested in?
   1. So you can finish the project faster.
   2. So it's easier to copy from others.
   3. So you stay engaged and motivated to learn more.
   4. So your teacher likes your question better.
5. Which of these questions is too broad for a Grade 4 research project?
   1. What is the life cycle of a butterfly?
   2. What are all the animals in the world?
   3. How do plants grow?
   4. What are the different planets in our solar system?
6. What should you do if your research question is too hard to answer?
   1. Give up on the project.
   2. Make the question simpler and more focused.
   3. Ask someone else to do the research for you.
   4. Pretend you found an answer.
7. Which of the following is NOT a good source to find answers to your research question?
   1. A library book about your topic
   2. A reliable website like a science museum's site
   3. Your own imagination without any research
   4. An interview with an expert on your topic