Try to answer all the questions on the Bell Ringer in 5 minutes!
Be familiar with the Scientific Method
Explain the difference between an Experiment and an Investigation
Know the parts of an experiment (ex: independent, dependent variables)
Practice how to write a well organized lab reports
Watch lecture below!
Writing in Science class is different than writing in English class. Scientific writing does NOT use personal pronouns, is concise, and to the point. An actual experiment requires random sampling, in large numbers to avoid biases and ensure accuracy of results. Best practices must be considered for collecting data. See if you can determine which of these two lab reports is written best.