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WHAT IS A SCIENTIFIC SOLUTION?

Any idea, explanation, or "fix" that does not rely on evidence or scientific reasoning. Examples include:

  • Opinions or beliefs not backed by evidence (e.g., “I just feel this will work”).

  • Superstition or tradition (e.g., a lucky charm).

  • Untested assumptions (e.g., guessing without experimenting or checking).

  • Pseudoscience (claims that sound scientific but can’t be tested or proven).

👉 In short: if a solution cannot be tested, observed, measured, or explained logically, then it’s not a scientific solution.

✅ Key Point: 

A scientific solution is based on data, repeatable testing, and evidence—not just guesses or opinions.

If you are researching solutions, you need to be sure you are referring to reputable sources. 

Use SIFT to check your sources: 

 

COLLECTING AND SHARING EVIDENCE

You are encouraged to collect evidence of your Planning and Service-Action by taking photos, videos, scanning documents etc. 

You must save your evidence to a folder in your OneDrive.  You can then create a link to share this folder with your mentor teacher via the Process Journal.

 

Click here for instructions on how to create and share a link to your OneDrive folder

 

Remember, photos of you participating in your service will be great to add to your final poster, so make sure to capture the moment!

EXAMPLE: PLANNING IN FREEFORM

Your group might like to use the FREEFORM app to brainstorm your ideas. Create a collaborative canvas to work together and get your ideas flowing.

TYPES OF EVIDENCE

Here are some examples of the things you should be keeping a record of and referring to in your Process Journal

  • A log of dates and times you completed the service action
  • Photos and videos (timelapse) of you undertaking your service action (if the organisation allows you to take photos and videos)
  • Brainstorming of ideas (take screen shots / photos of written notes)
  • Brainstorming of connections to various global contexts
  • Records of discussions with parents, friends, teachers, and experts
  • Annotated research notes (with reference details)
  • Evaluations of your research sources
  • Action plan
  • Tools/materials required
  • Success criteria
  • Purchases/receipts
  • Interview questions and responses
  • Sketches/plans/designs
  • Measurements
  • Decisions made
  • Questions
  • Development of ATL skills
  • Reflection on how you helped address a need during your service action
  • Reflection on what you got from your service action