Name:
SNC 2P
Due:
Design an Investigation
Conservation of Mass
Task: Design an experiment to test or demonstrate the law of conservation
of mass using the materials supplied by your teacher.
Initiating and Planning
Purpose/Question:______________________________________________
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Hypothesis:___________________________________________________
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Materials:
Reaction:
word equation
chemical equation
Diagram of Apparatus:
Safety:
Procedure:
Performing and Recording
Possible Variables: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Changes to Procedure:___________________________________________
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Qualitative observations (senses):
Quantitative observations (measured):
Analysis and Conclusion
Analyze and interpret your observations and describe how they support or
refute your hypothesis.
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Identify possible sources of error, uncertainty, or bias.
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Create a concluding paragraph based on your results and research.
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References
List any sources of information other than the data you gathered in your lab
(including class notes (description, title, and date), websites (title, web
address, author, date), and books (title, author, publisher, date).
Remember, the more references, the better!
Conservation of Mass Lab Marking Scheme
Investigation Skills
Initiating and Planning
0 1
Formulates scientific questions and hypotheses
0 1
Selects appropriate instruments and materials
0 1
Uses appropriate research sources
0 1
Applies knowledge of safe practices and procedures
Performing and Recording
0 1
Conducts inquiry
0 1
Controls variables
0 1
Adapts procedures
0 1
Uses equipment and materials safely
0 1
Uses equipment and materials accurately and effectively
Gathers, organizes, and records data using appropriate formats 0 1
Analysing and Interpreting
0 1
Analyses and interprets data to support or refute hypothesis
0 1
Identifies possible sources of error, bias, or uncertainty
0 1
Draws conclusions based on inquiry results and research
Communicating
0 1
Communicates using appropriate language and format
0 1
Uses appropriate numeric and symbolic modes (equations)
0 1
Uses appropriate units of measurement
0 1
Expresses calculations accurately and precisely
Total
Comments:
2
2
2
2
Total
2
2
2
2
2
2
Total
2
2
2
Total
2
2
2
2
Total
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