Firstname LastnameFirstname LastnameMYP 8 ScienceBranksome Hall AsiaDue Date

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST WRITE YOUR OWN LAB REPORT ONLY DATA IS SHARED.

Title of Your Investigation

1. Raw Data (Criteria C)

EXAMPLE of Raw data table:

What should I include in my raw data table?

1. All investigations should have a minimum of three changes of the independent variable, and three different trials when measuring the dependent variable.

2. Raw data can be hand written notes or you can import a picture of the raw data collected in your Science notebook at the time of the experiment.

3. Make sure to record your units.

Table #1: "Bubbles per minute vs. distance of light source "

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Firstname Lastname2. Processed Data and Tables (Criteria C)

EXAMPLE of Processed data table:

Independent VariableDependent Variable

Type in your independent variable here

(what you will change).

Units

Type in your dependent variable here (what you will measure).

Units

Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average

Trial 1+Trial 2+Trial 3Numberoftrials

=Average

3. Graphical Data (Criteria C).

What should I include in my processed table?

1. Word-processed or typed graph.

2. An average of the trials. You should show one sample calculation for one of these

averages underneath your graph.

Trial 1+Trial 2+Trial 3Numberoftrials

=Average

3. Make sure to type in the names of your independent variable and dependent variable into the data table.

4. Remember your units.

Table #2: "Dependent variable versus independent variable "

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EXAMPLE of Linear graph: Pick only one LOBF( linear or non linear).

Pick the one you think fits best.

What should I include in my graphs?

1. Hand draw your graph or use Microsoft Excel or Logger Pro.

2. Graphs must be minimum half of a page in size.

3. Labeled x & y-axis. Appropriate units for each axis. (i.e. seconds, cm, liters, etc.)

4. Title "Name of Dependent variable versus name of independent variable "

5. Line of best fit (LOBF). This does not mean connect the dots!

LOBF can be linear (a straight line) or non linear (curved). Pick the one you think fits.

6. Make sure scale is increasing by the same amount each time

(i.e. Each square increases from 0,2,4,6,8,10 or 0, 3,6,9,12,15 etc.)

Graph #1 Title: "Dependent variable versus independent variable "

Independent variable (units)(What you change)

Dependent variable (units)(What you measure)

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Firstname Lastname4. Graphical Data (Criteria C)

EXAMPLE of Non linear graph: Pick only one LOBF( linear or non linear).

Pick the one you think fits best.

Dependent variable (units)(What you measure)

Independent variable (units)(What you change)

Graph# 2 Title: "Dependent variable versus independent variable "

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5. Analysis and Interpretation of Data (Criteria C)

6. Limitations & Improvements (Criteria C)

What should I include in my analysis? Do all of the following.

1. Describe your results.

2. Did you see a positive or negative trend?

Or is there no trend at all, are all of the data points random.

3. Did the graph change, if so describe these changes.

(i.e. increased rapidly at the beginning and then slope continued to increase but not as

quickly as before)

4. Use exact numerical values from your graph.

5. Interpretation of the data – What does this mean?

Explain in full sentences using values from graph.

6. Scientific Reasoning - Why did it happen? Explain the scientific reasoning.

7. Use equations or formulas you learned in class.

8. Use the “equation editor” to type all formulas or equations. (i.e. H 2 O not H2O)

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Limitation

Description of error in your Method and it’s negative effects on investigation

Describe fully using complete sentences.

Are your results still reliable?Why or Why not?

Description of possible improvement to reduce, remove or limit the errors in your Method.

Describe fully using complete sentences.

Discuss the validity of your method. Did you measure what you need to measure to answer your research question? Were there any major errors in your method?

Write in full sentences if your results are still reliable? Why or Why not?

What should I include in my Limitations and improvements? Do all of the following.

1. What are some limitations in how your investigation was designed and/or data collected?

2. Describe possible sources of error in the planning of your Method .

3. Do not talk about how you want to improve your grammar or improve at making graphs.

4. Describe possible impacts of these errors on your results. Use specific examples if possible.

5. Are your results still reliable? Why or Why not?

6. Describe possible limitations of your investigation.

7. Describe possible impacts of these errors on your results. Use specific examples if possible.

8. Provide at least three total sources of error.

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Firstname Lastname7. Conclusion (Criteria C)

8. Next Steps & Extensions (Criteria C)

What should I include in my Conclusion? Do all of the following.

1. Rephrase the purpose of investigation.

2. Restate your hypothesis.

3. Discuss the validity of your hypothesis? Was your hypothesis supported or not?

4. Include numerical data from your table and your graph to explain if your hypothesis was

correct.

5. Include analysis from your description of the graph to explain if your hypothesis was correct.

6. How do your results compare with your initial hypothesis?

7. Why might your results have been what they were?

8. Scientific Reasoning - What did you expect based on Science?

Explain the science that is related. Use equations or formulas you learned in class.

9. Use the “equation editor” to type all formulas or equations. (i.e. H 2 O not H2O)

10. Your conclusion must be supported by the data you’ve collected and the analysis

you’ve done.

What should I include in my Next Steps & Extensions? Do all of the following.

1. Describe a method for a New investigation that you could do that connect to the results of your investigation.

2. Explain WHY you want to carry out these new investigations.

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9. Works Cited (Criteria C)

The Works Cited section is always on it’s own separate page at the end of the lab report.

For every citation in your lab report, you must have a separate reference.

Should be organized in alphabetical order by author’s last name.

Use www.easybib.com to create your references in MLA 8 format. Any online references must include the website (check the appropriate box).

Submission Requirements:

1. Submit your work as a Microsoft Word Document

2. You must use the Lab Report Template provided

3. The filename must follow this format:

8 Science Lab 2 Rate of Photosynthesis – Lastname, FirstnameExample: 8 Science Lab 2 Rate of Photosynthesis – Einstein, Albert

You will be given instructions on how to hand-in your assignment during class.

Remember to delete all of the blue boxes and tutorial text before handing it in.

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Criterion C: Processing and EvaluatingMaximum: 8

At the end of year 3, students should be able to:i. present collected and transformed data ii. interpret data and describe results using scientific reasoning iii. discuss the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the scientific investigation iv. discuss the validity of the method v. describe improvements or extensions to the method.

Achievement level

IB MYP Level descriptor Task Specific Descriptor0 The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the

descriptors below.The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the descriptors below.

1–2

The student is able to:i. collect and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret dataiii. state the validity of a hypothesis with limited reference to a scientific investigationiv. state the validity of the method with limited reference to a scientific investigationv. state limited improvements or extensions to the method.

The student is able to:i. collect and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret dataiii. state the validity of a hypothesis with limited reference to investigation on <TOPIC>iv. state the validity of the method with limited reference to investigation on <TOPIC>v. state limited improvements or extensions to the method.

3–4

The student is able to:i. correctly collect and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret data and describe resultsiii. state the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigationiv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigationv. state improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.

The student is able to:i. correctly collect and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret data and describe resultsiii. state the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of investigation on <TOPIC>iv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome of investigation on <TOPIC>v. state improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the investigation of <TOPIC>

5–6

The student is able to:i. correctly collect, organize and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret data and describe results using scientific reasoningiii. outline the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigationiv. outline the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigationv. outline improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.

The student is able to:i. correctly collect, organize and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret data and describe results using scientific reasoningiii. outline the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of investigation on <TOPIC>iv. outline the validity of the method based on the outcome of an investigation of <TOPIC>v. outline improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the investigation of <TOPIC>

7–8

The student is able to:i. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret data and describe results using correct scientific reasoningiii. discuss the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigationiv. discuss the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigationv. describe improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.

The student is able to:i. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data in numerical and/or visual formsii. accurately interpret data and describe results using correct scientific reasoningiii. discuss the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of an investigation of <TOPIC>iv. discuss the validity of the method based on the outcome of an investigation of <TOPIC>v. describe improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the investigation of <TOPIC>

Self Score

Student Comments:

Final Score

Teacher Comments:

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