Particle Motion Inquiry Lab Report

Due Wednesday 10/26

Directions:Type a final report with each section listed below, a template for typing can be found on Miss Maxwelll’s website to help you.

Data and Observations: Recreate the data chart from our lab. If hand writing your report be sure to use a ruler.

Analysis: Answers all of the lab analysis questions in complete sentences.

Claim Evidence Reasoning: Use your notes from the lab to write a CER, be sure to include the information below, and write in the proper format.

Question: How are temperature and particle motion related?

Claim- "If temperature increases, then particle motion will ______.” (Doesn't need to match hypothesis, should match lab outcome based on data and observations).

Evidence-Describe your data and observations in the lab, do not explain- simply report. "In the lab..."use qualitative (observations of beakers) and quantitative data (temperatures) of both the hot and cold beakers.

Reasoning- How do the data and observations you saw in the lab prove your claim? Tie your evidence to your claim. “Therefore”

Rubric for Particle Motion Inquiry Lab Report

Your TYPED Final Lab will consist of the following parts:

  • Completed Data and Observations Table
  • Analysis questions – answers must show your scientific knowledge
  • Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

8 / 6 / 4 / 2 / 0
Analysis Questions / - All questions are answered in complete sentences that restate the question asked
- All answers are accurate and show scientific understanding
- Scientific vocabulary is used accurately / Missing 1 of the 3 requirements / Missing 2 of the 3 requirements / Missing all of the 3 requirements / Analysis Questions are not included
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning / - Claim is accurate and well stated
- Evidence is accurate, sufficient and includes both qualitative and quantitative data
- Reasoning provides a clear link between claim and evidence / Missing 1 of the 3 requirements / Missing 2 of the 3 requirements / Missing all of the 3 requirements / Claim, Evidence, Reasoning is not included
4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Data / Data is neat and organized. All quantitative and qualitative data is included and results are included. / Data table is included, but is not neat and organized, or is missing some important information. / Data table is included; however important sections are missing, or unclear. / Data table is included but due to errors, the point is lost. / Data table is not included.
Overall Writing / Demonstrates full command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. / Demonstrates full command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage, but meaning is clear. / Demonstrates some command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage, that occasionally impede understanding, but the meaning is generally clear. / Demonstrates limited command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that often impede understanding. / Does not demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity. Frequent and varied errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage impede understanding.
On Time / Lab Report turned in on 10/26/16 / Lab Report turned in on 10/27/16 / Lab Report turned in on 10/28/16 / Lab Report turned in on 10/31/16 / Lab Report turned in on 11/1/16 or later

Total points ______/28 = ______%