Notice something.
Begin with a pattern, a difference, or something you would like to understand. What changes when you fold paper differently? What details do two historical sources emphasize?
Make the question specific.
Choose one comparison or observation. Name what you would examine and what information could help answer the question.
Check the method with an adult.
Use safe everyday materials or approved public sources. A question about people, medical treatment, animals, or private information requires appropriate review before any investigation.