Points (Total 100)

1. Name, date, teacher name and title of experiment.                                               4

1. Purpose                                                                                                                  6

• Write a question or problem to investigate.

1. Hypothesis                                                                                                            10

• Predict the final result of the experiment.

• Explain why your prediction may be correct –

use background information or research.

Experiment

1. Materials                                                                                                               10

• List the equipment used in the experiment.

1. Procedure                                                                                                             20

• Write specific step by step directions.

1. Data                                                                                                                      30

• Write observations (Use your senses!).

• If applicable, draw and label a detailed sketch of your observations.

• Include data tables, graphs and calculations (as necessary).

• **Identify variables and control**.

• Manipulated variable  2. Responding variable

1. Conclusions                                                                                                          20

• State what you were trying to investigate. (Purpose)                                        (2)

• Answer your question.                                                                                  (6)

• State if your results agree or disagree with your hypothesis.                             (2)

• Answer analysis and conclusion questions assigned by your teacher.             (10)