Scientific Method/Lab Design

Scientific Method/Lab Design:

     Constructing Experiments:

LD.1     Identify the problem to be solved

  LD.2     Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment

  LD.3     Identify the hypothesis to be tested

  LD.4     Design a reliable experiment that tests the hypothesis, investigates the phenomenon, or solves the problem.

  LD.5     Communicate the details of an experimental procedure clearly and completely

  LD.6     Record and represent data in a meaningful way

LD.7     Evaluate an investigation to determine if it was a valid means of answering the question and if the results were reliable

  LD.8     Identify the shortcomings in an experimental design and suggest specific improvements

     Presentation of Experiment:

LD.9     Follow correct professional lab format to write up a lab

  LD.10     Answer questions in the lab book following correct scientific format

LD.11     Identify a pattern in the data and use the pattern to make predictions

  LD.12     Make a claim about the results of an experiment and support the claim with evidence and reasoning

  LD.13     Identify possible uncertainties, evaluate how they affect the results and suggest ways to minimize them

Extra practice opportunities:

Extra practice wksts:

Designing an Experiment practice Scientific Method / Lab Design Practice Test

Designing an Experiment answers Scientific Method / Lab Design Practice answers

CER practice Scientific Method extra practice 

CER practice answers