Pre-AP Laboratory
PRE-LAB SECTION
Title Date
* Informative
* Creative
*Descriptive
Purpose
* Statement of Objective
* Use complete sentences
Introduction
* Include background information, necessary formulas and definitions
* Safety precautions or concerns
* Use complete sentences
Materials List
* Bulleted format
Procedures
* Numbered steps
* Use complete sentences (commands work best)
* Write this section so that you can give it to someone else & they can complete the lab.
Pre Lab Questions
* Answer questions using complete sentences
Analysis
* Data Collection charts and tables
* Create this before lab, but fill out during lab
DURING LAB
Make and record any observations needed to complete the data tables and post lab. Make adjustments to procedures as needed, but be sure to record them all.
POST LAB
Post Lab Questions
* Answer in complete sentences
Discussion
* Summarize your results
* Discuss error analysis (show calculations where applicable)
* Answer any post-lab questions
Conclusion
* Restate your purpose
* Answer the question - Did you succeed in your purpose?
Title Date
* Informative
* Creative
*Descriptive
Purpose
* Statement of Objective
* Use complete sentences
Introduction
* Include background information, necessary formulas and definitions
* Safety precautions or concerns
* Use complete sentences
Materials List
* Bulleted format
Procedures
* Numbered steps
* Use complete sentences (commands work best)
* Write this section so that you can give it to someone else & they can complete the lab.
Pre Lab Questions
* Answer questions using complete sentences
Analysis
* Data Collection charts and tables
* Create this before lab, but fill out during lab
DURING LAB
Make and record any observations needed to complete the data tables and post lab. Make adjustments to procedures as needed, but be sure to record them all.
POST LAB
Post Lab Questions
* Answer in complete sentences
Discussion
* Summarize your results
* Discuss error analysis (show calculations where applicable)
* Answer any post-lab questions
Conclusion
* Restate your purpose
* Answer the question - Did you succeed in your purpose?