Introduction/Purpose (PS)
Tell in writing why the lab was significant or important.
STEP 1: Write a sentence clearly stating what scientific concept the lab is about.
STEP 2: Write a sentence that clearly states the purpose of the lab. (What did you learn about the scientific concept?)
STEP 3: State your hypothesis. (Be sure to include both parts!)
Methods (LF)
Describe the procedure you followed during this lab.
Make sure to use enough detail about your materials and steps that someone else could repeat your procedure.
Results (CE)
Make sense of your data for yourself and others.
STEP 1: Finish or create any tables, graphs, or diagrams that help to visualize your lab data.
STEP 2: Review all the data and look at your visuals. Summarize the main finding of the lab in one sentence.
Interpretation (LT)
STEP 1: State whether the results from the lab procedure support your hypothesis.
STEP 2: Identify the data that either supports or refutes your hypothesis. Refer to the data as evidence to back up your judgment about the hypothesis.
STEP 3: State how your data is related to the scientific concept.
Additional Discussion (all)
Discuss any of the following:
Problems or sources of error in the lab
How your findings compare to those of your peers.
How your findings compare to the general understanding of the Scientific Community.
Suggestions for improving the lab.
Introduction/Purpose (PS)
Tell in writing why the lab was significant or important.
STEP 1: Write a sentence clearly stating what scientific concept the lab is about.
STEP 2: Write a sentence that clearly states the purpose of the lab. (What did you learn about the scientific concept?)
STEP 3: State your hypothesis. (Be sure to include both parts!)
Methods (LF)
Describe the procedure you followed during this lab.
Make sure to use enough detail about your materials and steps that someone else could repeat your procedure.
Results (CE)
Make sense of your data for yourself and others.
STEP 1: Finish or create any tables, graphs, or diagrams that help to visualize your lab data.
STEP 2: Review all the data and look at your visuals. Summarize the main finding of the lab in one sentence.
Interpretation (LT)
STEP 1: State whether the results from the lab procedure support your hypothesis.
STEP 2: Identify the data that either supports or refutes your hypothesis. Refer to the data as evidence to back up your judgment about the hypothesis.
STEP 3: State how your data is related to the scientific concept.
Additional Discussion (all)
Discuss any of the following:
Problems or sources of error in the lab
How your findings compare to those of your peers.
How your findings compare to the general understanding of the Scientific Community.
Suggestions for improving the lab.