Lab Write-Up Information

 

-Labs will be given on a regular basis in biology. Before a lab is given in class, I require you to write up a pre-lab. The pre-lab should include the following items: (1 point for each item)

 

• Title Section-includes your name, the title of the lab, the date, and your class period.
• Background: Summary of the Background.
• Purpose: A written statement of what the purpose is (copy from the lab)
• Materials: Re-list the materials to be used in the lab.
• Hypothesis: Write down what you think will happen in the lab. (Ex: if I do this, then I believe this will happen).
• Procedure: Outlines the procedure for each step of the experiment. Should be detailed enough for you to use during the experiment, without looking at the original lab handout.

Note: If you don’t have the pre-lab done before you come to class, you will not be permitted to join in the lab. Also, you will lose 2 points from your overall score (No Stamp N/S)

 

-After I check that you have done the pre-lab, you may begin on the experiment. During this time, you will add sections to your pre-lab. Those sections that you will add are:

 

• Data: All of the data and observations from each step of the experiment. Data tables and graphs should be included in this section. (1 point)
• Conclusion: Discuss your data and results in this section. What conclusions can be drawn from the experiment? What can you say about what happened in the lab? This is your chance to briefly summarize the results of the lab in YOUR OWN WORDS, and discuss any implications of your results. (2 points)
• Analysis/Extension: Often, in a lab, I add a couple questions to see if you can go beyond what was asked. Answer these questions in complete sentences. You do no need to write down the question. (1 point)

 

-The completed lab will be turned in to me at the end of the experiment. The lab will be graded on a 10-point lab rubric attached to this handbook.

 

Conclusion Prompt

1^st Paragraph: Analyze your data.

Some questions to answer:

               -Restate briefly what you did.

               -What did you observe?

               -What does your observations and data mean?

            -Are you observations valid? Any errors?

 

2^nd Paragraph: Comparison.

Some questions to answer:

               -How did your data compare within your group?

-How did your data compare within the class? (This might require asking a neighboring group what they observed.)

 

3^rd Paragraph: Knowledge Learned.

-What did you learn from this lab? Please, make sure to tie in the knowledge gained in the lab to previous knowledge acquired in the classroom lecture setting.

 

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Homework and Class work Rubric

Mrs. Willis

 

	4	3	2	1
Assignment Completeness	All items attempted	Most of Items Attempted	At least ½ of the items attempted	Less than ½ of all items attempted
Accuracy	All items are correct	Most of the items are correct	Between ½ and 3/4 of items are correct	Less than ½ of items are correct
Demonstrated Knowledge	Shows complete understanding of the questions, mathematical ideas, and processes.	Shows substantial understanding of the problem, ideas, and processes.	Response shows some understanding of the problem.	Response shows a complete lack of understanding of the problem
Requirements	Goes beyond the requirements of the problem	Meets the requirements of the problem	Does not meet the requirements of the problem
Legibility	Legible handwriting, typing, or printing	Marginally legible handwriting, typing, or printing	Writing is not legible in places	Writing is not legible

 

Lab Write Up Rubric

 

Title, Background, Problem (Purpose), and Hypothesis	Shows complete understanding of all 4 objectives . 1 point is given for each area if completed. Total: 3 pts.
Materials and Procedure	Materials and Procedure section clearly present. They are nicely represented and easy to read. 1point for each area completed. Total: 2 points
Data	Data is clearly present. There are graphs and tables. Total: 2 pts.
Conclusions and Analysis	Conclusion and analysis present. All questions in conclusion prompt are answered and are correct. Total: 3 points
Neatness, Grammar, and Adherence to Format	Lab is free of errors, and is neat and in order. **Bonus Points Awarded