| -Question | -Prediction/Hypothesis | -Materials | -Variables/Control | -Procedure |
| -Data Collection | -Data Analysis | -Conclusion | -Line of Learning | -New Steps/New Questions |
• You think up the question.
• Write it in your own words.
• Make sure
it relates to the purpose or "Big Idea".
• The question should be clear and
concise.
• The question should be investigable.
• The prediction should connect to prior experience.
• It should be clear
and reasonable.
• It should relate to the question.
• It should propose an
explanation or reason.
• Remember to list all materials needed.
• Identify and list the dependent variables.
• Identify
and list the independent variables.
• Identify and list the
experiment's control.
• The procedure should have a clear sequence and direction.
• The
procedure should relate to the question.
• Data Gathering includes drawings, observations, & charts.
• Keep
data well organized.
• Be accurate, precise and truthfull.
• Record just
what you saw.
• Analysing Data includes creating graphs to organize the data to
present your findings.
• It also includes a narrative to explain the data's
meaning.
• Write clear, full sentences.
• Write clear statements of what was learned.
• Be reflective.
•
Write in your own words.
• Base your statements on the question, procedure
and data gathered.
• Show vigor in your thinking!
• Teacher will discuss with you the target concept; new concept
understandings.
• Listen to the teacher and write down what was learned
through this experiment.
• List and define, in your notebook, key vocabulary
terms from this experiment.
• Write in your notebooks, new questions that you have after doing this
lab experiment.
• What did this lab show you that you now don't know?
•
What new experiments could you do to answer some of these questions?