Laboratory Investigations:
We will be conducting authentic scientific inquiry this year as well as developing scientific arguments. You will work in lab groups to construct and refine scientific models/explanatory hypotheses that you will test in the lab. Using claim/evidence/reasoning you will develop a scientific argument using your model to collect evidence that will support your claim. Use the grading rubric and example below as a guide when you construct your arguments.
Lab Requirements:
-Develop an argument
-Construct a model
-Determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a claim
-Provide justification using evidence to support a claim
As per the NYS lab requirement you must complete 1200 minutes of lab investigation. We will not be counting the number of labs since these investigations will take several class periods to complete.
CER Lab Report Format
Claim- Objective, what are you studying? What is your experiment about??
Evidence- Data from your experiment
Can be either qualitative or quantitative
Reasoning- your conclusion
A justification that links the claim to the evidence
CER Grading Rubric
Example Of A Level 2 CER Conclusion
Claim: A chemical reaction occurred
Evidence: The penny was brown in color, did not dissolve in water and its density was 8.90g/cm3. After the experiment a green solid was formed, it dissolved in water and had a density of 1.88 g/cm3. The color, solubility and density changed.
Reasoning: Color, solubility and density are all properties. Since the properties changed, I know a new substance was made, which means a chemical reaction occurred. Chemical reactions create new substances that have different properties from the old substances.
Example Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education. All rights reserved.
We will be conducting authentic scientific inquiry this year as well as developing scientific arguments. You will work in lab groups to construct and refine scientific models/explanatory hypotheses that you will test in the lab. Using claim/evidence/reasoning you will develop a scientific argument using your model to collect evidence that will support your claim. Use the grading rubric and example below as a guide when you construct your arguments.
Lab Requirements:
- You will be required to maintain a lab notebook in class to develop your models/explanatory hypotheses, collect data and develop your scientific arguments.
- You will set up your notebook as outlined here (lab_notebook_set_up.pdf)
- You will present your model/explanatory hypothesis to the class for feedback before carrying out your investigation.
- You will collect evidence during your investigation and as a group develop a claim based on that evidence and justify it with sufficient scientific principles.
- Once you complete your CER, you will present it to the teacher and class and each group will ask questions and or provide feedback.
- Lastly, upon refining your model and argument based upon feedback, you will submit a final report on google classroom for a grade.
- The assessment of each lab will be individual and will focus on your ability to:
-Develop an argument
-Construct a model
-Determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a claim
-Provide justification using evidence to support a claim
As per the NYS lab requirement you must complete 1200 minutes of lab investigation. We will not be counting the number of labs since these investigations will take several class periods to complete.
CER Lab Report Format
Claim- Objective, what are you studying? What is your experiment about??
Evidence- Data from your experiment
Can be either qualitative or quantitative
Reasoning- your conclusion
A justification that links the claim to the evidence
CER Grading Rubric
Example Of A Level 2 CER Conclusion
Claim: A chemical reaction occurred
Evidence: The penny was brown in color, did not dissolve in water and its density was 8.90g/cm3. After the experiment a green solid was formed, it dissolved in water and had a density of 1.88 g/cm3. The color, solubility and density changed.
Reasoning: Color, solubility and density are all properties. Since the properties changed, I know a new substance was made, which means a chemical reaction occurred. Chemical reactions create new substances that have different properties from the old substances.
Example Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education. All rights reserved.
Click on the button above to sign in to Google classroom by using your school gmail account.
ID=first name last [email protected]
initial password =wfsd2010 then create your own password. Remember it!
Click on the plus sign next to your ID at the top right to enter a new classroom.
Enter the class code for your class period to join the class.
Period 6: xysfbs4
Period 8: 4n3esc4
This will be used for lab conclusions. The conclusion helps you to focusing on what you learned by doing the lab. All conclusions will be completed in GOOGLE classroom. You must click "turn in" for it to be
logged.
Step 1: Write a paragraph summarizing your claim, evidence and reasoning.
Step 2: Answer the assigned questions.
Missed lab activities: Lab makeups will be on Wednesdays during extra help with only one lab being offered per week. Class attendance is critical for success. Extended illness will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Lab grades: Lab notebooks will be collected and graded at the end of every unit. The conclusion will be reviewed, graded and returned electronically on a weekly basis so you may review my comments and your answers.
ID=first name last [email protected]
initial password =wfsd2010 then create your own password. Remember it!
Click on the plus sign next to your ID at the top right to enter a new classroom.
Enter the class code for your class period to join the class.
Period 6: xysfbs4
Period 8: 4n3esc4
This will be used for lab conclusions. The conclusion helps you to focusing on what you learned by doing the lab. All conclusions will be completed in GOOGLE classroom. You must click "turn in" for it to be
logged.
Step 1: Write a paragraph summarizing your claim, evidence and reasoning.
Step 2: Answer the assigned questions.
Missed lab activities: Lab makeups will be on Wednesdays during extra help with only one lab being offered per week. Class attendance is critical for success. Extended illness will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Lab grades: Lab notebooks will be collected and graded at the end of every unit. The conclusion will be reviewed, graded and returned electronically on a weekly basis so you may review my comments and your answers.
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