Review a product or service
Test a product or service safely, record observations and pros and cons, give a clear rating, and write a short review with improvement suggestions.
Step-by-step guide to review a product or service
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Step 1
Pick one product or service you want to test.
Step 2
Ask an adult for permission to test that product or service.
Step 3
Read the packaging or description and write down up to three claims it makes.
Step 4
With an adult, make a short safety plan listing any rules to follow during the test.
Step 5
Set up your testing area and gather any items you will need for the test.
Step 6
Perform the test one time while following your safety plan.
Step 7
Use the timer to measure the test and write the time or measurement on your paper.
Step 8
Repeat the test two more times and write each result.
Step 9
Write a list of pros you saw during the tests.
Step 10
Write a list of cons you saw during the tests.
Step 11
Choose a clear rating from 1 to 5 stars and mark it on your paper.
Step 12
Write a short review paragraph that says your rating and gives one suggestion to improve the product or service.
Step 13
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a timer or special measuring tools called for in the instructions?
If you don't have a timer or measuring tool, use a smartphone timer, a kitchen timer or stopwatch app, or count seconds aloud and write that time or measurement on your paper as the instructions say in 'Use the timer to measure the test and write the time or measurement on your paper.'
My three test results are very different each time — what should I check or change?
Make sure your testing area is set up the same way each time, follow your written safety plan, use the same timer and measurement method for each trial, and note any changing conditions so the 'Perform the test one time' and 'Repeat the test two more times' yield comparable results.
How can this activity be adapted for younger kids or older kids?
For younger kids, have an adult read the packaging, help list up to three claims and the safety plan, and do one or two simple trials with drawings for pros/cons, while older kids can do precise measurements, three repeats, a written review paragraph, and choose a 1–5 star rating independently.
What are simple ways to extend or personalize the product/service test before sharing it on DIY.org?
Compare two similar products or services, take photos or a short video of each trial for your DIY.org post, make a pros/cons chart and calculate an average from your three results before choosing the 1–5 star rating and writing your improvement suggestion.
Watch videos on how to review a product or service
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Facts about product testing and consumer reviews for kids
🔬 Testers often use checklists so observations are consistent and repeatable—just like scientists!
⭐ Star ratings (usually 1–5) are the fastest way people compare products at a glance.
🧪 Testing a product in different conditions (wet, cold, heavy use) can reveal surprises you wouldn't notice at first.
📝 Short reviews that list clear pros and cons help other people decide faster than long stories.
🛡️ Safety first: kids can test features, timing, and usability without taking apart electronics or doing risky actions.
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