LAB REPORT

Remember, we did the investigation first so you should have that data. Then we did the experiment where your group chose one variable to change. That is your independent variable.

The following are expected on the lab report for Drops on a Penny.

Remember to write each part on paper, cut it out, and then glue or tape it to the construction paper you received in class.  If you are in periods 1, 2, or 3 your report was due on Thursday. Periods 4 and 5, yours is due on Tuesday. These dates are due to our testing schedule.

Question: Can we get more drops of water on a penny if we _________________________________________________?



Hypothesis: If we ____________________________________(independent variable)

Then we will get more drops of water on the penny (dependent variable)

Variables:

Independent_______________________

Dependent ______________________

Held Constant ___________________________________________



Data: Make a data table for the Control Group Mean amd the Experimental Group Mean.

Graph the means on a graph. The title is A Comparison of Means for Drops on a Penny.

The groups names are on the x -axis and the number of drops are on the y-axis.

Results: Discuss

• What you did

• Your data

• What the data indicates. Explain everything you say – Use FRIES. Make connections between the variables and the data. (I want FRIES with that).

Conclusion:

F The data (did or did not) support the hypothesis.

R__________________________________________________________________

I__________________________________________________________________

E__________________________________________________________________

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Rubric

A The report is complete and accurate. The results and conclusion demonstrate a deep, clear understanding of scientific thinking. Makes connections between independent variable and dependent variable.

B The report is complete and accurate. The results and conclusion demonstrate an understanding of scientific thinking. Makes connections between independent variable and dependent variable.

C The report is complete and accurate. The results and conclusion demonstrate an attempt at scientific thinking. Makes connections between independent variable and dependent variable.

D The report is incomplete or not accurate. No evidence of scientific thinking is demonstrated. OR the report is complete but not accurate. No evidence of scientific thinking is demonstrated.

F The report does not meet the criteria for a D although it was submitted. (55%).

@ = a placeholder when no project has been submitted (50%).