Introduction to Chemistry

Scientific Method/Lab Design objectives:

     LD.1   I can construct a scientific experiment evident by my ability to:

• Identify the problem to be solved and formulate as a question
• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment
• Identify the hypothesis to be tested and write in an if . . . then  . . . because format whenever possible

• Design a reliable experiment that tests the hypothesis, investigates the phenomenon, or solves the problem.

• Communicate the details of an experimental procedure clearly and completely

     LD.2   I can use professional format in the presentation of an experiment evident by my ability to

• Follow correct professional lab format to write up a lab
• Record and represent data in an organized table with a title and columns/rows clearly labeled
• Identify a pattern in the data and use the pattern to make predictions
• Make a claim about the results of an experiment and support the claim with evidence and reasoning

• Answer questions in the lab book following correct scientific format
• Evaluate an investigation to determine if it was a valid means of answering the question and if the results were reliable

• Identify the shortcomings in an experimental design and suggest specific improvements