Mr. González' 6th Grade Class

First and Last Name
Date
Class - Assignment
Period

Lab Write-up Title

Problem:

(Clearly state the problem.)

Hypothesis:

(Select one possible cause or solution to this problem)

Experiment:

(Design an experiment to test the hypothesis cause or solution. Summarize it in one or two sentences. The Materials and Procedure are part of the Experiment.)

Materials

List the materials you actually used.

Procedure

1.      Detail your step-by-step instructions

2.      Include drawings to make your instructions clear

3.      Show your data in data table(s)

Run the Experiment (There is no need to include this section in your write-up)

1.      Collect data while you are conducting the experiment (recorder writes it down).

2.      Keep workstation orderly.

3.      Keep data accurate as you are recording it and take notes on what goes right and what goes wrong.

Conclusion:

Analyze the Data

1.      Look for trends in your data. Is the data consistent?

2.      Did you prove or disprove the hypothesis? Please explain and share what you learned. (Remember that your experiment can be inconclusive too!)

3.      Mention what went right?

4.      Describe what went wrong?

5.      Don't forget to explain what you would change if you could repeat the experiment.

(This procedure will be used for every lab we do.Click here to see the RUBRIC.)

Review the Lab Safety Contract.

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