The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips, And Exercise Page

Identify the Independent Variable (the thing you change) and the Dependent Variable (the thing you measure).

Plant two identical seeds in the same soil; place one in a sunny spot and one in a shaded spot. Measure weekly. The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips, and Exercise

Accurate notes allow others to replicate your work, which is the hallmark of good science. Identify the Independent Variable (the thing you change)