Ecocolumn Lab Report
Category / Requirement / Points PossibleTitle / · Concisely explains the purpose of the investigation (EX – the effects of ____ on plant growth) / 3
Abstract / · A summary of the lab investigation
· Fewer than 100 words. Try to mirror abstracts for articles found in scientific journals / 4
Introduction / · Background information – What biological basis is your investigation founded upon. Be sure to describe all aspects that you explored.
· Purpose of investigation; how does your investigation answer or hope to answer a specific question (like the one you chose) / 8
6
Materials and Procedures / · Materials and supplies listed
· Procedures of what you did clearly stated in complete sentences. Make sure you include all major steps and some of the small steps too.
· Drawing of ecocolumn parts (terrarium, decomp chamber, aquatic chamber – labeled)
· Draw and label the components of what you put inside your ecocolumn / 5
5
2
3
Results/Data
Collection/Analysis / · Data recorded in tables – label the columns/rows and title your data table
· Graph your data – line graph; title it, label axis correctly / 10
15
Conclusions and Discussion / · Results generally summarized - Results compared to background information/previous information collected
· Errors indicated
· Conclusions stated/results interpreted – was your question answered
· Suggestions for improvement / 5
4
8
6
Questions / · What are questions for further investigation?
· What new questions could arise from the results of investigation?
· Suggestions on modifications to eco-column physical structure
· Suggestions for teacher’s approach/instructions / 8
Literature Cited / · From your background information/previous research / 2
Correct Use of Language / · Grammar
· Punctuation
· Spelling / 2
2
2
TOTAL / 100
Students should complete the rubric as a form of self-analysis. Please put values for how many points out of each section you believe you earned.