Science Lab Report
Lab Date: ______________
JARS
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Period: _________________
Lab Partner(s): __________________________________________________________________________________
Think about it: How can I make it easier to safely open a new, unopened, vacuum sealed
glass jar? You will be asked to apply what you learn in this lab to help you answer this question.
Introduction: (What do you expect to learn? What is the purpose of this lab?)
Hypothesis: (Predict the outcome(s) of the experiment. Use an “if…then statement.)
Materials: A variety of jars with tight fitting lids is ideal. Jars need to have lids that are tightly screwed on. In the
perfect situation, each group would have a new, unopened, vacuum sealed glass jar with a metal lid (spaghetti sauce,
pickles, olive, pimento, and so forth are good choices). Empty jars can be used however, as long as the lids are well
tightened.
This activity may be conducted with only one jar/lid per group. However, it is important that you allow a few minutes
wait time between submerging into different temperature water baths.
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1-3 identical jars with lids [note: Olive, pickle, peanut butter, baby food and pimento jars work well]
3 different temperatures of water – hot, room temperature, cold
Buckets or sink access (to use while pouring water over lid)
Timer
Paper towels
Procedures:
1. Obtain at least one jar with tight fitting lid.
2. Make three different water baths, one each of hot water, room temperature, and cold water of equal volumes that
is enough to completely submerge your jar. Or your teacher may have this set up for you.
3. Record temperature of water
4. Ensure that the lid is tightly closed on the jar
5. Submerge the closed jar in room temperature water for a fixed amount of time (45-60 seconds).
6. Record the exact amount of time submerged and use this same time for subsequent trials.
7. Quickly dry the jar with a paper towel.
8. Open the jar and make a qualitative observation as to the ease or difficulty removing the lid
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9. Repeat steps 3-7 in the cold water and then again for the hot water.
10. If time permits, repeat the experiment several more times.
11. Rank the data using a scale: 1- Easy; 2 – Somewhat hard; 3 - Most Difficult
Material of jar ________________________ Material of lid _______________________ Number of jars ________
The independent or tested variable is: ________________________________________________________________
The dependent or outcome variable is: _______________________________________________________________
Data: Trial 1
False
Water
Temperature (C)
Time (s)
Ease of Opening
Rank
Temperature (C)
Time (s)
Ease of Opening
Rank
Temperature (C)
Time (s)
Ease of Opening
Rank
Room Temperature
Cold
Hot
Trial 2
Water
Room Temperature
Cold
Hot
Trial 3
Water
Room Temperature
Cold
Hot
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Results: (Explain you data in words.)
Analysis: (Explain how your data relates to what you learned about heat flow)
Conclusion: Use the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Rubric and format set forth.
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Claim - A conclusion that answers the original question.
Evidence – Scientific data that supports the claim. The data needs to be appropriate and sufficient to support the
claim.
Reasoning – A justification that links the claim and evidence. It shows why the data count as evidence by using
appropriate and sufficient scientific principles.
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