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Living Environment Regents
Laboratory Title & Number
Mrs. Lathrop & Mr. Waugaman
Name
Date
Lab Day & Period
Purpose/ Problem: What is the question being asked?
Abstract: This section contains the information that you already know about this topic. You should
include theories, laws, definitions, and any other historical perspectives (i.e. scientists, past
experiments etc.…….). This is information from your initial research or was stated on the laboratory
handout.
Hypothesis: State your prediction (can be an If/ Then statement). (i.e. The bromothymol blue dye will
turn yellow in the presence of carbon dioxide) Must be a testable statement that explains what you are
doing with a prediction.
Materials: List or bullet point all the equipment and supplies needed for the lab
 Scissors
 Paper
 Glue
Methods/ Procedure: The EXACT order of procedure that must be done to properly complete the lab.
This can be done in either list (Step 1., Step 2., etc.….) or a paragraph (First…… Next,…. Then,….) form.
Data and Observations: All the information gathered from the lab ( i.e. charts drawing, numbers,
outcomes, descriptions etc.)
Analysis: Manipulation of the data. Explain the data in this section. (What does this data mean?)
Conclusion/Summary: statements that are based on the analysis of the data. Accept or reject your
hypothesis and explain why.
This lab (experiment) investigated __________. In order to study the problem we ___________.
My results showed ____________, thus supporting my hypothesis was ____________. I believe the
results are (accurate/inaccurate) because ____________. In order to further investigate this problem,
next time I would _____________in order to improve the validity of this experiment.
* You may use this document as a template for your lab write up
Sample Report
Making a Seismograph
Purpose: How does the magnitude of vibrations affect the amplitude of a seismograph?
Abstract: Seismometers are instruments that measure motion of the ground, including those of seismic
waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other seismic sources. Records of seismic waves
allow seismologists to map the interior of the Earth, and locate and measure the size of these different
sources.
Hypothesis: An increase in the magnitude of vibrations will result in an increase in amplitude of the
seismograph.
Materials:
 Clamp
 Metal bar
 piece of string, rubber bands (2)
 Table
 Pencil
 two people
Methods/ Procedure: I placed a piece of paper directly beneath the pen and the clamp stand. One person
slowly moved the paper past the pen, as the other hit the end of the table. The first trial represented a
medium magnitude movement. The second trial was the soft movement, and the third was the hardest, or
the most forceful magnitude. While looking at each individual seismograph, the greatest magnitude was
observed and identified. Measuring the distance from the top and bottom of the spike represented the
amplitude. The data from each seismograph was recorded in the table on the following page.
Data and Observations:
Magnitude
Amplitude
Observations
Medium
#1
>1.3 cm.
a little jagged, the dots are the darkest
of all the trials, the pen a little wild
Softest
(#2)
>.5 cm.
the smoothest line, more dots and
dots are closer together, the pen was
not out of control
Hardest
(#3)
2 cm.
the most jagged, doesn't really have a
certain path, the least amount of dots,
pen way out of control
Analysis: the trial with the greatest amplitude was trial three because the table was being hit with the most
force, making the table and the pen move more than the other three trials. The trial with the least amplitude
was trial two because the table was hit with the least amount of pressure.
Conclusion: This lab investigated how the magnitude of vibrations affects the amplitude of a seismograph. In
order to study the problem we created three magnitudes of movement and measured the amplitude of each
with a seismograph. My results showed the trial with the greatest amplitude was trial three and the trial with
the least amplitude was trial two. While observing the experiment, I noticed that the more vibrations or
higher magnitude resulted in a higher amplitude on the seismograph. The harder the table was being hit, the
higher the amplitude rose. This proves my hypothesis was supported.
I believe the results are accurate because while the experiment was in progress, the frame moved at the same
rate as the table. It was supported in trials one through three that the increased magnitude of table
movement caused the greatest amplitude differences on the seismograph. It is clear, therefore, that the
movement of the frame also corresponds to the amplitude of the seismograph. The bar and marker shared
the same relationship with the table and the frame. The more the frame moved, the greater the amplitude on
the seismograph.
In order to further investigate this problem, next time I would try the experiment on a different surface and
would add additional movements of varying forces for further readings on the seismograph in order to
improve the validity of this experiment
Report Set Up
Remember this report is not for you it is for the scientific community. This is a report
of your experiment and your findings. You are going for a professional publication
that is a reflection of your ability to communicate scientific information in writing.
Typing Rules:
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Must use template
Must be size 12 font
Must be in Time New Roman, Arial, Calibri or Cambria Font
Must be single spaced or 1.5 line spaced.
All charts and graphs are done electronically, not hand drawn.
Leave space for drawings or illustrations if needed. In lab you may have done
sketches, but for the report you are going to try to be as neat and detailed as
possible.
7. Standard English Grammar and Punctuation rules apply and will be counted.
< Title Page >
Regents Living Environment
< Type Laboratory Title & Number >
< Type Your Name >
< Mrs. Lathrop or Mr. Waugaman >
< Type Date >
< Lab Day & Period >
Laboratory Title:
Purpose/ Problem:
Abstract:
Hypothesis:
Materials:
Methods/ Procedure:
Data and Observations:
Analysis:
Conclusion/Summary: