TitleBy: Your name

Purpose

This is the question that your experiment will answer.

How does _________________ affect _____________________?

Variables

Independent variable: The thing you change. Independent variable:

Dependent variable: The thing you measure. (you must be able to collect numerical data).

Dependent variable:

Background Information

Type your 5 facts here in a paragraph, in your own words. Add a few more sentences, if you want.

Hypothesis

Based on the research you have done, you will be predicting the outcome of your experiment– your best educated guess .

If

Then

Because

.

Materials Type a detailed list of the items you needed to complete your

experiments. Be specific about the amounts used and sizes.

Materials:

Item # needed

Procedure List all of the steps used in completing your experiment. Remember to number your steps. Remember to include multiple trials (repeat 2x, etc.) Add photos of your experiments. Procedure:

1. _____________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________

6. ________________________________________________

7. ________________________________________________

8. ________________________________________________

Control Setup & Constant Variables

Identify your Control setup- the part of your experiment that does not

Include the independent variable. Or – “normal conditions”

My Control Setup is_____________________________________________

Controlled or constant variables: These are the things that are kept the same throughout your experiments.

Controlled variables:

Data Table & Observations It is easier to understand the data if it is put into a table or graph. Modify the table below for your experimental set-up. Put the independent and dependent variables in the correct

boxes. Make sure to include units (at least for dependent variable). You can have more or less rows or columns.

Indep.Variable

Dependent Variable

Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average

Graph

It is easier to analyze and look for patterns in the data if it is put into a graph.

Make a graph with “Create a Graph” or Microsoft Excel and paste or import it here.

Make sure the graph has: a Title, X and Y axes are labeled, and units are included.

Conclusion

Type a brief summary here of what you discovered based on the results of your experiments. Include answers to the following

questions:

1. According to my data, _______does/does not affect_________.

2. My hypothesis is/is not supported by my data. (ok if it doesn’t)

3. A brief summary of data (Averages only)

Possible Errors & Further Testing

Describe one or more possible sources of error or variables that were not controlled in your experiment.

OR Suggest ways to improve the experiment. Propose at least one idea for an additional study related to the

first (cannot be about a totally different subject).

Works Cited

Be sure to include print and electronic

sources and put them in alphabetical order.

If it’s a website, include a specific URL, not just “Wikipedia”