Topic

Investiga.tivn
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Investiga..tion Goa..l
Describe whaJ �e)U We)Uld HK.e te) a,chieve in the investiga,tie)n.
 Research your Topic
Answer the following questions
1. What is _______________________? Explain what it is/does.
Topic

2. List all of the supplies you may need.

3. In an investigation you change one thing. Which supply item would you like to change?

Explain how you would like to change it. This is your independent variable. Examples could

be the amount, size, color, weight, type, or brand of one of the materials.

4. Since you changed one thing you will need to measure the effect that has on your topic.
Here are some measurable options. Time, Temperature, Distance, Mass, Appearance. You
may also come up with one of your own. This will be your dependent variable.

I would like to measure ----------------------------

Explain exactly how you will measure.

The teacher must sign off on the experiment. I approve the experiment.
 Materials and Recipe for Testing Slime A
Remember to include all materials, including the materials we use for measuring, mixing,
clean up and safety such as paper towels and gloves.

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 Materials and Recipe for Testing Slime B
Remember to include all materials, including the materials we use for measuring, mixing,
clean up and safety such as paper towels and gloves.

________
_
 My Procedures.
List the steps below. Remember to perform 3 levels of your independent variable. This
means you will perform 3 tests for each independent variable. Remember you are only
changing one thing, everything else will remain constant - everything else must remain the
same.

The teacher must sign off on the procedures. I approve the procedures._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_
 Steps of Experiment
List exactly what you did in each step of today's experiment:

Step 1: ____________________________________________________________!

Step 2: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 3: ___________________________________________________________

Step 4: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 5: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 6: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 7: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 8: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 9: ___________________________________________________________

Step 10:___________________________________________________________

Step 11: ___________________________________________________________

Step 12: ___________________________________________________________

Step 13: ___________________________________________________________

Step 14:____________________________________________________________

Step 15:____________________________________________________________
 Conduct Your Experiment
Follow the procedures you created. Record your observations and data below.

My Observations on

Physical Properties Physical Properties Physical Properties

State of BEHAVior: Description:
Matter:

Texture: COLOR:

Mass: Temperature:

My Data Table on

Dependent Variables Independent Variable Mean

(What was Measured) (What was Changed) Median
Or
Mode
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Test # 1

Test #2
 Conduct Your Experiment
Follow the procedures you created. Record your observations and data below.

My Observations on

Physical Properties Physical Properties Physical Properties

State of BEHAVior: Description:
Matter:

Texture: COLOR:

Mass: Temperature:

My Data Table on

Dependent Variables Independent Variable Mean

(What was Measured) (What was Changed) Median
Or
Mode
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Test # 1

Test #2
 Conclusion
What I observed during this experiment is that:

Slime made with solution #1 and shaving cream was

Slime made with solution #1 and no shaving cream was

Problems Encountered
Improvements, Possible Errors, and Recommendations
 Steps of Experiment
List exactly what you did in each step of today's experiment:

Step 1: ____________________________________________________________!

Step 2: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 3: ___________________________________________________________

Step 4: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 5: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 6: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 7: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 8: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 9: ___________________________________________________________

Step 10:___________________________________________________________

Step 11: ___________________________________________________________

Step 12: ___________________________________________________________

Step 13: ___________________________________________________________

Step 14:____________________________________________________________

Step 15:____________________________________________________________
 Conduct Your Experiment
Follow the procedures you created. Record your observations and data below.

My Observations on

Physical Properties Physical Properties Physical Properties

State of BEHAVior: Description:
Matter:

Texture: COLOR:

Mass: Temperature:

My Data Table on

Dependent Variables Independent Variable Mean

(What was Measured) (What was Changed) Median
Or
Mode
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Test # 1

Test #2
 Conduct Your Experiment
Follow the procedures you created. Record your observations and data below.

My Observations on

Physical Properties Physical Properties Physical Properties

State of BEHAVior: Description:
Matter:

Texture: COLOR:

Mass: Temperature:

My Data Table on

Dependent Variables Independent Variable Mean

(What was Measured) (What was Changed) Median
Or
Mode
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Test # 1

Test #2
 Conclusion
What I observed during this experiment is that:

Slime made with solution #2 and shaving cream was

Slime made with solution #2 and no shaving cream was

Problems Encountered
Improvements, Possible Errors, and Recommendations
 Steps of Experiment
List exactly what you did in each step of today's experiment:

Step 1: ____________________________________________________________!

Step 2: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 3: ___________________________________________________________

Step 4: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 5: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 6: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 7: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 8: ___________________________________________________________!

Step 9: ___________________________________________________________

Step 10:___________________________________________________________

Step 11: ___________________________________________________________

Step 12: ___________________________________________________________

Step 13: ___________________________________________________________

Step 14:____________________________________________________________

Step 15:____________________________________________________________
 Conduct Your Experiment
Follow the procedures you created. Record your observations and data below.

My Observations on

Physical Properties Physical Properties Physical Properties

State of BEHAVior: Description:
Matter:

Texture: COLOR:

Mass: Temperature:

My Data Table on

Dependent Variables Independent Variable Mean

(What was Measured) (What was Changed) Median
Or
Mode
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Test # 1

Test #2
 Conduct Your Experiment
Follow the procedures you created. Record your observations and data below.

My Observations on

Physical Properties Physical Properties Physical Properties

State of BEHAVior: Description:
Matter:

Texture: COLOR:

Mass: Temperature:

My Data Table on

Dependent Variables Independent Variable Mean

(What was Measured) (What was Changed) Median
Or
Mode
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Test # 1

Test #2
 Conclusion
What I observed during this experiment is that:

Slime made with solution #3 and shaving cream was

Slime made with solution #3 and no shaving cream was

Problems Encountered
Improvements, Possible Errors, and Recommendations
 Examine Your Results
My Graph on ________________________

Independent Variable
 Examine Your Results
My Graph on ________________________

Independent Variable
 Results
Look back at your data and graph. Describe your results using
scientific language.
 Explanation
Explain your results by connecting your data, hypothesis and your
results. What conclusions can you draw?
 Investigation
Rubric
Student : I Grade Level:

Project T opic:

Teacher

Scoring 4= Superior Evidence 3= Satisfact ory Evidence 2= Moderate Evidence 1= Weak Evidence 0= No Evidence

1. The investigation contained good explanations of the independent and dependent variable, as 0 1 2 3 4
well what tools would be used and their purpose.
2. Day #1 Physical properties are filled out completely, with 4-5 detailed observations and use 0 1 2 3 4
scientific vocabulary.
3. Day # 1 Data is accurately represented in both Day #1 conclusions and the data graph. 0 1 2 3 4

4. Day #1 Experiment steps are listed clearly and include both measurements of materials used 0 1 2 3 4
and detailed descriptions of the procedure steps taken.
5. Day #2 Physical properties are filled out completely, with 4-5 detailed observations, and use 0 1 2 3 4
scientific vocabulary.

6. Day #2 Experiment steps are listed clearly and include both measurements of materials used 0 1 2 3 4
and detailed descriptions of the procedure steps taken.
7.. Day #2 Data is accurately represented in both Day #2 conclusions and the data graph. 0 1 2 3 4

8. Day #3 Physical properties are filled out completely, with 4-5 detailed observations, and use 0 1 2 3 4
scientific vocabulary.
9. Day #3 Experiment steps are listed clearly and include both measurements of materials used 0 1 2 3 4
and detailed descriptions of the procedure steps taken.
10. Day #3 Data is accurately represented in both Day #1 conclusions and the data graph. 0 1 2 3 4

11. Results include all variables and how they were changed, representing data and noting any 0 1 2 3 4
major similarities or differences. Explanation/conclusion is justified from experiment process.
13. Journal is neatly written and completely filled out with student's own original answers, and 0 1 2 3 4
is representative of the student's best work.
Final Score

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