1. Mysterious
Lab Report
Whenever a scientist performs an experiment, they write a lab report.
In this class we are scientists, so whenever we do a lab, we will also need to write a lab report!

2. Why should we write a Lab Report?
To follow the correct scientific method
To organize our information
To show other scientists what we learned
So other scientists can replicate (copy) our experiment

3. Title Give your Lab Report and experiment a title
Short, descriptive of the experiment

4. 1st Section: PURPOSE (State the Question)
What is the purpose of your experiment?
What QUESTION are you trying to answer with your experiment?

5. 2nd Section: Background Information
In this section, you do your required scientific research BEFORE you experiment. (Collect Information).
Excellent scientists thoroughly research their topic before experimenting.
What kinds of research could we do for this experiment?

6. 3rd Section: Hypothesis
Form an educated result to your experiment based on your scientific research on the topic.
STATEMENT
THE “ANSWER” to your question

7. 4th Section: Materials and Procedures (Test the Hypothesis)
For your experiment. List the materials you will need, and then the EXACT procedures you will follow to perform the experiment.
Another scientist should be able to replicate your experiment exactly!
Include measurements (mL, grams, etc.)
WHAT WILL MAKE THIS A “GOOD” (ACCURATE) EXPERIMENT?
Now you are ready to perform the experiment!

8. 5th Section: Record and Study Data
You will make a DATA TABLE for this section
Data tables keep your evidence organized
Liquid
Time it took for color to dissolve (mins)
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
Water
Vinegar

9. 5th Section: Anaylze Data
In this section you will also make a graph of the information from your table and then write a conclusion from your experiment based on your graph.

10. 6th Section: Draw a Conclusion
After completing your graph or chart, you will then write a short paragraph describing your experiment in conclusion.
What did you learn from this experience?
Was your hypothesis proven?
What could you do for further research or future experiments?

11. Publish Your Results
Share your results with other groups in class