Resources
Sample Lab Report Template**
** here are links to two examples of very good Lab Report write-ups
(Note how you can read either report and picture and understand what was happening without even being there. The conclusion for each one was clear as well. THAT is a good report.)
and another example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lxKW4YR8eJkR_yBt4UkI0ImZDr7alannfs_3pT-wVWA/edit
Need to make a graph?
- Here's a great site to help you
- make a graph
- know what type of graph works best with your data
- try different types of graphs
Title(you can create the title if the teacher doesn’t give you one.)
Abstract: Summarize in 1-2 sentences the purpose of the experiment, the general outline of the procedure and what results you expected and actually gathered.
Question: State the problem or question you are trying to answer.
Hypothesis : State your hypothesis
Include and identify your independent and dependent variables. List what factors or potential variables will be held constant.
Materials: List all materials used. Include the amount of each reagent and size of equipment.
You can copy this from the lab.
Procedure: List each step – you can copy this from the lab. Note any changes you made to the listed procedure.
Results (table and graph): Create a data table with each trial and make a graph if appropriate – check with your teacher.
Conclusions: Note if the data from the lab accepts or rejects your hypothesis, explain results, what can be done differently, and any real world applications.
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Videos to watch