PRE-LAB Notes For all FAST Labs ALWAYS - use a ruler, THINK, list any safety issues.

1. Title This is usually the title at the top of the lab in the black banner. IT will begin with PS# 2 for our first lab PS is represented by the Erlenmeyer flask and means it is a physical science lab

This is usually the title at the top of the lab in the black banner. IT will begin with PS# 2 for our first lab

PS is represented by the Erlenmeyer flask and means it is a physical science lab

2. Question This is usually the PROBLEM in a fast lab. It often explains what the dependent variable is going to be.

This is usually the PROBLEM in a fast lab. It often explains what the dependent variable is going to be.

3. Background 1. READ the background. Look for words or phrases in italics Underline new ideas or important connections to old ideas 2. WRITE the important words and concepts in this section .

1. READ the background.

Look for words or phrases in italics

Underline new ideas or important connections to old ideas

2. WRITE the important words and concepts in this section .

Look at the materials list. READ the entire procedure.

4. Experimental Design Make a scientific diagram of the apparatus. Use arrows to show where you will be able to measure, count or observe the dependent variable. Explain any possible difficulties or constants to consider. Label the parts and materials

Make a scientific diagram of the apparatus.

Use arrows to show where you will be able to measure, count or observe the dependent variable.

Explain any possible difficulties or constants to consider.

Label the parts and materials

5. Data Copy data tables. Be sure to give them complete titles. Label all the fields. ID the IV and DV. ASK , “How will this table help me answer the QUESTION?” (see # 2)

Copy data tables.

Be sure to give them complete titles.

Label all the fields.

ID the IV and DV.

ASK , “How will this table help me answer the QUESTION?” (see # 2)