Grade 6 Science Labs
 Directions, Checklist, and Sample

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If you lose the checklist given to you, print this one below and turn it in with your lab.

Name________________________________________________________
Science Lab Directions

1. You may type or neatly write the lab. Only use one side of the paper.

2. Follow and use the checklist below.

3. Labs are worth 50 points.

4. Attach this form at the end of your lab.

 

Science Lab Checklist

Title of Lab___________________________________________

Due Date ____________________________

1. This lab is typed or neatly written. ___

2. I used the full heading.___

3. I wrote the PURPOSE of the lab.___

4. I wrote the list of MATERIALS.___

5. I wrote the PROCEDURES and included any (PREDICTIONS) if

     necessary. ___

6. I wrote the OBSERVATIONS in paragraph form. I included the
name of the lab. It is written in third person ("Students can observe,
in the lab ____________ ,that....") ___

7. I wrote CONCLUSIONS gathered by doing this lab. I included the
name of the lab, the purpose and knowledge gained by doing this lab.
It is written in third person, paragraph form. ___

8. I included any (DATA CHARTS or GRAPHS) at the end of my
science lab.___

9. I turned in the lab on time.___



Below is a MODEL of how I expect you to complete Lab assignments. Ask me if you have any questions before the due date, please!!

 

Name                                                                                           RSPS

Date                                                                                             Grade 6A or 6B

Science Lab or Activity Title and pg. # :
example: Comparing Climates pg. C4-5

Purpose (4 points)
(Write the purpose found in the text at the beginning of the lab.)

Materials (3 points)
(Number and list here just as found in book)

Procedure (3 points)
(List these just as found in the book. Include any Predictions you were asked to make for this lab right where it is included in the procedure section. Predictions are always written in first person -"I think that nothing will happen when I try to mix .")

Observations (15 points)
(This is in third person, paragraph form, and states what was observed during the lab. What was seen or what occurred. Remember to include the name of the lab somewhere in the first sentence for clarity.)

Example: "Students can observe, in the lab Comparing Climates, that average monthly rainfall amounts for the Tropical Rainforest and Ellicott City differed greatly during every month. Temperature averages for these two locations also.…….."

Conclusions (15 Points)
(This is in third person, paragraph form, and explains the purpose of conducting this lab or experiment and knowledge gained.
Example: "Comparing Climates is a lab activity that helps students to see that the climate of the Rainforest is very different from the climate in Ellicott City, Maryland. The data charts give a visual picture of just how different these two regions are in average monthly temperature and rainfall. This difference can explain why…………..."

Data Chart (Some labs will not require a data chart)

(At the end of your lab write-up, always include any graphs or data charts made for the lab. Be sure they are neatly written or typed.)

 

The remaining 10 points are earned by including data charts and predictions if needed, following the proper format, and handing the lab in on time. Every day the lab is late, points will be deducted.