1. SCIENCE LAB RM. 214 MRS. IBRAHIM Appendix Section of Journal

2. Appendix A: Elements of a Good Graph 1. Label x and y axis 2. Title 3. Scale must have equal increments (Ex. By 2’s, 5’s ect.) 4. Appropriate Size 5. Correct Data 6. Key if necessary 7. Use color appropriately 8. Neatness 9. Type of Graph (use correct) 10. Explanation- Explain graph (paragraph form- what does the graph mean? What is it telling you?)

3. Appendix B: 7 Elements of Good Experimental Design Specific and Detailed Procedure Objective Measurement Variables Will be Identified Accurate Recording/ Good Data Chart Defined Hypothesis Identify Outcome/ Compare to Hypothesis Must have a CONTROL

4. Appendix C: Extended Response Rubric To Receive Full Credit: 1. State opinion (Green) 2. Two pieces of evidence to support your opinion (blue) 3. Two trade-offs (yellow) 4. Mention Key Words (pink) 5. Color Code each of your responses.

5. Appendix D: Variables Constant/ Controlled Variable Independent VariableDependent Variables -Variables that are kept constant. -Kept from changing. -Remain the same. -This is the manipulated variable. -Variable that DOES change. -Only 1. -This is the responding variable. * It’s what we measure/ what is the response to the change.

6. Appendix E: Scientific Method 1. Make an observation 2. Ask a question 3. Research the topic 4. State your hypothesis 5. Plan an experiment 6. Perform the experiment 7. Record and Analyze your data 8. Draw conclusions 9. Communicate your results