Ecocolumn Lab Report
Category
Requirement
Title

Abstract
Introduction




Materials and
Procedures




Results/Data
Collection/Analysis


Conclusions and
Discussion



Questions




Literature Cited
Correct Use of
Language
TOTAL





Concisely explains the purpose of the investigation (EX
– the effects of ____ on plant growth)
A summary of the lab investigation
Fewer than 100 words. Try to mirror abstracts for
articles found in scientific journals
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)
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
Data recorded in tables – label the columns/rows and
title your data table
Graph your data – line graph; title it, label axis
correctly
Results generally summarized - Results compared to
background information/previous information
collected
Errors indicated
Conclusions stated/results interpreted – was your
question answered
Suggestions for improvement
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
From your background information/previous research
Grammar
Punctuation
Spelling
Points
Possible
3
4
8
6
5
5
2
3
10
15
5
4
8
6
8
2
2
2
2
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.