Due by: 12/9 (A) and 12/10 (B)
Scientific Experiments, Data Analysis and Environmental Solutions
Objectives:
- Identify a testable hypothesis or scientific question for an investigation
- Identify a research method, design and/or measure used
- Make observations or collect data from laboratory setups
- Explain patterns and trends in data to draw conclusions
- Interpret experimental data and results in relation to a given hypothesis
- Explain what the data implies or illustrates about environmental issues
- Explain modifications to an experimental procedure that will alter results
- Use data and evidence to support a potential solution
- Justify a proposed solution, by explaining potential advantages and drawbacks to that solution
Salinization Lab
Go to Google Classroom and open the lab report proposal for the Salinization Lab. Your assignment in this module is to research the causes and problems associated with salinization of our farmland. You will identify variables and design a controlled experiment to determine the effect of salinization on the germination of radish seeds. We will use radish seeds because they germinate quickly and will give us results in just a few days. Complete this lab proposal template on your own. Next week we will split into groups and each group will decide which method is best to carry out the lab. Make sure you submit your proposal to Google Classroom by the beginning of next class!
Go to Google Classroom and open the lab report proposal for the Salinization Lab. Your assignment in this module is to research the causes and problems associated with salinization of our farmland. You will identify variables and design a controlled experiment to determine the effect of salinization on the germination of radish seeds. We will use radish seeds because they germinate quickly and will give us results in just a few days. Complete this lab proposal template on your own. Next week we will split into groups and each group will decide which method is best to carry out the lab. Make sure you submit your proposal to Google Classroom by the beginning of next class!