Designing an Experiment

STEM Biology 2014

What makes a great controlled experiment?• In your groups – brainstorm and write on your white board.• Share, take notes.

1st Hour Ideas

2nd Hour Ideas

Sponge Capsule Experiment

Parameters:• 3 days to work on it during class. Final lab report (turned in individually – due

Tuesday)• Introduction, Purpose, Materials, Procedure, Hypothesis, Data, Analysis, Graph and

Conclusion• See handout for detailed expectations

• Idea must be approved before running the experiment – Experimental Design Sheet must be signed by me• Can only use 1 package of sponge capsules• Anything strange needed for your experiment must be brought in from home.

Can your group of 3 run a controlled experiment? (1st Hour)Group Number Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3

Group 1 Lauren Z. Breeana a Lili B.

Group 2 Nolan T. Brennan S. Travis a.

Group 3 Audrey b. Kou M. Katherine

Group 4 Gillian N. Lauren D. Gaby B.

Group 5 Vinnie c. Sam b Cole h

Group 6 Paige O. Alexis j. katerina

Group 7 Seth J. Adam M. Paige D.

Group 8 Sydney h Kevin b. katianne

Group 9

Group 10

Group 11 Josh B. Michael a. Charlie m.

Can your group of 3 run a controlled experiment? (2nd Hour)Group Number Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3

Group 1 Katie Mullen Natalie

Group 2 Nick P Harley Allan O

Group 3 Blake R ryan Jack

Group 4 Brie M Kate

Group 5 Miranda C Elayna Sarah B

Group 6 Matthew F Josh

Group 7 Waleed Ethan Dusty

Group 8 Sarah Christina Lily

Group 9 nikki Courtney R

Group 10 David Roberts Bills Hunter

Group 11 Brett THOMAS Kendell