LAB #

SKILL TESTED DR

DATE:

TITLE: STORAGE ORGANS

AIM: To draw and label carrot, Irish potato, onion and ginger

APPARATUS AND MATERIALS : pencil, ruler, carrot, Irish potato, onion and ginger

METHOD :

1. Examine the various storage organs provided.

2. Make labeled drawings of them.
3. Make a longitudinal drawing of the onion bulb and the carrot (tap root)
Lab #

Title: Variation

Date;

Skill : MM

Aim: to determine the variation shown in leaf bladed of a plant

Back ground information:

Speak about variation, causes and effects.

Materials/ Apparatus: five leaves of a plant, ruler, pencils

Method:

1. Five leaves were acquired.

2. The length of each leaf blade was measured in millimeters and then rounded to the
nearest millimeters and the measurements for each leave blade was recorded in a
table.
3. A second table was constructed using data from the entire class which showed the
range in length of the leaf blades.
4. A line graph using the data from the second table.

Results

Table with appropriate headings underlined….

Leave blade 1 2 3 4 5
Length
(units)

Range 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-80 71-90 91-100
of
length
of
leave
blade
No of
leave
blades

Discussion:

Speak about the variation as seen in the lab. Make reference to data
Conclusion

Note the following: (Rubic)

Starts a zero and not at the edge 2 marks

Finds (cm) units vs mm units and conversion between the two units - 2 marks

Take accurate measurements- 2 marks

Uses units (cm/ mm) - 2 marks

Able to use a ruler to measure various lengths. 2 marks

Date:

Title: Growth / Germination 

Skill: ORR, AI

Aim: To observe the growth of a germinating kidney bean

Theory:  
● Background information on what is growth
● How can growth be measured in plants?

Apparatus:  
Plastic Container (cup or pot)
Ruler

Materials:  
Kidney Beans
Water
Soil
        
Method:
1. Obtain a plastic container and place appropriate soil in it
2. Wash the bean and then plant it in the soil about 3-5cm below the surface of the soil
3. Water the soil and leave the bean in a sunny spot
4. Measure the length of the stem every two days for fourteen days
5. Water the plant regularly (every two-three days) 
● DON’T OVERWATER! IF THE SOIL IS MOIST WHEN IT IS TIME
TO WATER, DO SO THE FOLLOWING DAY
1. After fourteen days plot a line graph of your results.

Observation: 
Table
Remember title

Da Shoot length
y (cm)
1
3
5
7
9
11
14

Graph on graph paper with title, key, scale

Height (cm)                                                                            
               

      Days

Discussion:
● Describe the increase in stem length during the first week of growth
● Is stem length a good indication of growth? Explain answer, whether yes or no.
● Give an advantage of using length as a method of measuring growth
● Does the measurements made represent all the plant growth over the two weeks?
Explain

Conclusion:
● Related to aim

Limitation:
● Any factor which would affect the accuracy of the results
Experiment #13
Topic:  Pea Germination Growth
Skill: ORR
Germinating Kidney Bean
Criteria  Marks
Allotted 
Observation 
Shoot lengths recorded. 1
Recording 
Table 
Neatly constructed table( table is neat and enclosed) 2
Title self-explanatory
Title in CAPITALS  1
Title underlined  1
Headings appropriate (inclusive of units) 1
Incomplete or inappropriate heading or units missing 1

0
Graph 
Both graph axes clearly labelled  1
Units were necessary on axes  1
Scales recorded  1
Scale accurate for x- axis  1
Scale accurate for y- axis  1
Graph title self-explanatory  1
Graph title underlined  1

At least 4 points correctly plotted  2

At least 3 points correctly plotted      (1)                          
>3 points correctly plotted                  (0)        
Reporting
Accurate format (title, aim method, observation +graph, discussion, conclusion) 1
Aim clearly stated
All apparatus/materials listed 1
Method includes all steps; correct sequence 1
Method with steps missing or the incorrect sequence                                                  1
(0)
Method written in past tense
Discussion includes background knowledge 1
conclusion 1
1
Total  23

Total: /23

INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT
PD
Proposal 
Criteria  Marks
Allotted 
Hypothesis (Testable)  2
Testable and related to the problem statement (2)
Testable but not related to the problem statement(1)
Not testable and not related to the problem statement (0)
Aim (Measurable ) 1
related to the hypothesis                          
Apparatus/Materials  1
All essential ones or 1 missing (1)
<1 missing (0)
Procedure 
Logical all essential steps listed or 1 step missing (1)   1
< 1 step missing                    (0)
Correct sequence                 (1) 1
Tense 
Present Tense                        (1) 1
Control Experiment 
Plausible apparatus or material added to or removed from the method prescribed   
Or plausible suggestion for a change  to a condition in the method prescribed                1
      (1)                             
New setup suggested yields results that validate the interpretation of the results from
the method prescribed                                                (1)

1
Variables    
Controlled variables (at least 2)                           (2)                                                                  2
1 control variable              (1)
Manipulated variable      (1) 1
Responding Variable        (1)  1

Data to be collected 
Appropriate column headings                         (1) 1
Appropriate units where applicable               (1) 1

Expected Results 
Clearly stated i.e. statement  of specific observations that may be obtained                    
                    (1)             Observations suggested must support the hypothesis                      1
                                      (1) 
Observations given must be Based on the data to be collected                                           1
              (1)
1
Interpretation of Results 
statement  of a specific conclusion that states the effect of the manipulated variable
on the responding variable                                      (1) 1
Supported by results                                    (1)            
1
Precautions (1) ( Step and Why) 2
Related to the controlled variables. (1)
Source of Error(1) 
-must affect the accuracy of the results obtained or the quality of observations made
Limitation (1) 
Linked to a step in the procedure and must say that something may be difficult to
control.
Assumption (1) 
Must be essential to the accuracy of any conclusions made
*Any two stated  ( 2 marks max)
* If either one is stated (1) 
Total  22

Skill: Dr

Storage organs
Criteria  Marks
Allotted 
Clarity
Clean, continuous lines                                           (1)      lines of even thickness              1
                              (1) 1
More than 30% of the drawing with broken or unfinished  lines                                 
                    (0)
Sharp lines                                                                (1) 1
More than 30% of the drawing with dull lines (0)
Drawings of reasonable size, with enough space left for labeling                                   
                    (1) 1
Drawings of reasonable size ,but not enough space left for labeling                          
                  (0) 
No shading or unnecessary details                       (1)                        1
Accuracy
Faithful representation
Reasonable shape                                                   (1) 1
Accurate proportions                                             (1) 1
Labelling
All Lines pointing to relevant structure               (1) 1
All Lines horizontal, not crossing                          (1) 1
no arrowheads or dots                                           (1) 1
All Labels in script & one case (capitals or lower case)                                                    
                      (1) 1
All labels  are accurate                                            (1) 1
All Labels  correctly spelt                           (1) 1
Title
View/Orientation stated                                        (1) 1
Title written in capitals, below the drawing       (1) 1
Title underlined                                                       (1) 1
Magnification
Written beside title                                                 (1) 1
Accurately calculated  to one decimal place      (1)               1
Total 18