Ambarvale HIGH SCHOOL Year 8

Science Faculty
Name: _____________________________
ASSESSMENT TASK – Student Research Project
Class: 8 Cicada (Miss Nunes)

Date of issue of task: Week 1, Monday 27th July 2020 Time allowed: 3 Weeks

Topic: Student Research Project

Task Due Date

3rd August 2020
Proposal
Week 3, Term 3

14th August 2020

Final Report
Week 4, Term 3

Outcomes to be assessed (from Science syllabus):

identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on
SC4-4WS
scientific knowledge

SC4-5WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems

processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends,
SC4-7WS
patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

SC4-10PW describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations

You are to plan and conduct a primary investigation to answer a

question from ONE of the forces topics provided.

Requirements:
● Complete both sections of the project (Proposal and Final Report).
● Use the marking criteria as a guide to the requirements of the project.
● All work should be your own and must be in your own words.
● Presentation of your SRP is important.
● The SRP must be completed on your own.
● Safety is an important part of any scientific investigation. It is essential that you carry out your project with safety in
your mind.
Ambarvale HIGH SCHOOL Year 8
Science Faculty
Name: _____________________________
ASSESSMENT TASK – Student Research Project
Class: 8 Dragonfly (Mrs Stamoulos)

Date of issue of task: Week 1, Monday 27th July 2020 Time allowed: 3 Weeks

Topic: Student Research Project

Task Due Date

3rd August 2020
Proposal
Week 3, Term 3

14th August 2020

Final Report
Week 4, Term 3

Outcomes to be assessed (from Science syllabus):

identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on
SC4-4WS
scientific knowledge

SC4-5WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems

processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends,
SC4-7WS
patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

SC4-10PW describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations

You are to plan and conduct a primary investigation to answer a

question from ONE of the forces topics provided.

Requirements:
● Complete both sections of the project (Proposal and Final Report).
● Use the marking criteria as a guide to the requirements of the project.
● All work should be your own and must be in your own words.
● Presentation of your SRP is important.
● The SRP must be completed on your own.
● Safety is an important part of any scientific investigation. It is essential that you carry out your project with safety in
your mind.
Ambarvale HIGH SCHOOL Year 8
Science Faculty
Name: _____________________________
ASSESSMENT TASK – Student Research Project
Class: 8 Grasshopper (Miss Knowles)

Date of issue of task: Week 1, Friday 24th July 2020 Time allowed: 3 Weeks

Topic: Student Research Project

Task Due Date

3rd August 2020
Proposal
Week 3, Term 3

12th August 2020

Final Report
Week 4, Term 3

Outcomes to be assessed (from Science syllabus):

identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on
SC4-4WS
scientific knowledge

SC4-5WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems

processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends,
SC4-7WS
patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

SC4-10PW describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations

You are to plan and conduct a primary investigation to answer a

question from ONE of the forces topics provided.

Requirements:
● Complete both sections of the project (Proposal and Final Report).
● Use the marking criteria as a guide to the requirements of the project.
● All work should be your own and must be in your own words.
● Presentation of your SRP is important.
● The SRP must be completed on your own.
● Safety is an important part of any scientific investigation. It is essential that you carry out your project with safety in
your mind.
Ambarvale HIGH SCHOOL Year 8
Science Faculty
Name: _____________________________
ASSESSMENT TASK – Student Research Project
Class: 8 Hornet (Ms Irvine)

Date of issue of task: Week 1, Monday 27th July 2020 Time allowed: 3 Weeks

Topic: Student Research Project

Task Due Date

4th August 2020
Proposal
Week 3, Term 3

12th August 2020

Final Report
Week 4, Term 3

Outcomes to be assessed (from Science syllabus):

identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on
SC4-4WS
scientific knowledge

SC4-5WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems

processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends,
SC4-7WS
patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

SC4-10PW describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations

You are to plan and conduct a primary investigation to answer a

question from ONE of the forces topics provided.

Requirements:
● Complete both sections of the project (Proposal and Final Report).
● Use the marking criteria as a guide to the requirements of the project.
● All work should be your own and must be in your own words.
● Presentation of your SRP is important.
● The SRP must be completed on your own.
● Safety is an important part of any scientific investigation. It is essential that you carry out your project with safety in
your mind.
Ambarvale HIGH SCHOOL Year 8
Science Faculty
Name: _____________________________
ASSESSMENT TASK – Student Research Project
Class: 8 Mantis (Miss Xian)

Date of issue of task: Week 1, Thursday 23rd July 2020 Time allowed: 3 Weeks

Topic: Student Research Project

Task Due Date

3rd August 2020
Proposal
Week 3, Term 3

13th August 2020

Final Report
Week 4, Term 3

Outcomes to be assessed (from Science syllabus):

identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on
SC4-4WS
scientific knowledge

SC4-5WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems

processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends,
SC4-7WS
patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

SC4-10PW describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations

You are to plan and conduct a primary investigation to answer a

question from ONE of the forces topics provided.

Requirements:
● Complete both sections of the project (Proposal and Final Report).
● Use the marking criteria as a guide to the requirements of the project.
● All work should be your own and must be in your own words.
● Presentation of your SRP is important.
● The SRP must be completed on your own.
● Safety is an important part of any scientific investigation. It is essential that you carry out your project with safety in
your mind.
Ambarvale HIGH SCHOOL Year 8
Science Faculty
Name: _____________________________
ASSESSMENT TASK – Student Research Project
Class: 8 Slater (Miss Reilly)

Date of issue of task: Week 1, Monday 27th July 2020 Time allowed: 3 Weeks

Topic: Student Research Project

Task Due Date

3rd August 2020
Proposal
Week 3, Term 3

12th August 2020

Final Report
Week 4, Term 3

Outcomes to be assessed (from Science syllabus):

identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on
SC4-4WS
scientific knowledge

SC4-5WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems

processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends,
SC4-7WS
patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

SC4-10PW describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations

You are to plan and conduct a primary investigation to answer a

question from ONE of the forces topics provided.

Requirements:
● Complete both sections of the project (Proposal and Final Report).
● Use the marking criteria as a guide to the requirements of the project.
● All work should be your own and must be in your own words.
● Presentation of your SRP is important.
● The SRP must be completed on your own.
● Safety is an important part of any scientific investigation. It is essential that you carry out your project with safety in
your mind.
 STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT
Writing an Experimental Report
TITLE A descriptive name for the experiment or investigation

AIM A sentence that states what you are trying to achieve

HYPOTHESIS A statement about what you think your results are going to prove

A statement outlining any safety considerations that you have considered before
RISK ASSESSMENT undertaking your research

APPARATUS A list of all of the equipment that you will use to carry out your investigation

A series of steps (that must be numbered) that outline what you did to achieve your
METHOD results

RESULTS A table or graph that records all of your results in an easily understood manner.
Remember to include labels and units for the quantities measured for both tables and
graphs.

DISCUSSION A sentence stating if your hypothesis was correct or incorrect and why. A paragraph
that outlines some of the errors or problems that you may have experienced during
your investigation. It could also include ideas on how you could improve your
experiment to obtain better results. In this section you must identify the variables in
your experiment. A sentence that explains your results and what they mean.

A sentence that states whether the aim of the investigation was achieved. You should
CONCLUSION
identify any trends in your data. Link the findings of the investigation to real world
applications.
 Suggested Research Topics

Design and conduct a primary investigation that addresses ONE of the topics below.
You will be conducting the experimental component of your investigation during
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You will need to complete the aim, hypothesis, risk assessment, apparatus and method
before this period.

Forces
Which paper airplane design causes the least drag?

How does the number of coils on an electromagnet affect its magnetic strength?
Which brand of sticky tape has the strongest adhesive strength?

How does surface friction affect the distance a trolley can travel?

How does the surface affect the height a ball will bounce?
 Proposal Making Plans
What will we do in class?
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What do I need to do at home and submit?
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How will I ensure my safety and the safety of others throughout my
project?
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What question am I investigating?

Collecting other Collecting data in experiments

information
What is my dependent variable?
What do I need to find out?
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What is my independent variable?
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Where can I get this
What variables are needed to be controlled?
information?
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What equipment will I need?
Who can I ask for help?
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How will I record and present my data?
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 Student Research Project
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Aim: To_______________________________________________________________________________
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Hypothesis: _________________________________________________________________________

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Risk Assessment:
Draw a table that outlines at least 2 risks. Use the headings Risk/Hazard, Injury, Prevention.

Apparatus:
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Draw a labelled 2D scientific diagram of your apparatus set up using pencil and ruler.
Results:
Draw a table of your results. Do calculations here if required.
Graph your results
Discussion:
Foundation Questions…
1. Referring to your graph, describe the relationship between the independent and dependent
variable in 1-2 sentences to summarise your results.
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2. What would you do to improve the project if you were to do it again? (method, equipment, time,
collecting information, study more variables and so on.)
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Standard Questions…
3. Are there any results that don't seem to fit (anomalies)? Can these be explained?
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4. Did your results support your hypothesis? If it does not, can you explain this? (Answer in a complete
sentence, NOT using the word yes or no!)
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5. Suggest some further research that could be performed in the topic area of your research. For
example, it could be another problem that you discovered while you were doing your research.
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6. How could this experiment be related to your everyday life?
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Advanced Questions…
7. What possible scientific explanation can you offer for the findings?
Explain the trends or patterns in your results. Use scientific ideas and research information from
secondary sources to explain what happened.
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Conclusion:
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References:
List all the websites, books and other sources you used to answer Discussion Question 6.
For websites, copy the URL.
For books, write the book title and author name.

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MARKING CRITERIA – Student Research Project - 2020
Outcomes Elementary
SC4-4WS Makes no attempt to develop a
identifies questions and hypothesis or writes a hypothesis
problems that can be that doesn’t relate to the aim.
tested or researched
and makes predictions
based on scientific
knowledge
1 mark
SC4-5WS Produces a plan that includes the
collaboratively and following:
individually produces a o Method :
plan to investigate - Is attempted with any of the
questions and problems relevant steps
- Provides some detail
o Identifies risks for the experiment
OR identifies risks that are not
wholly relevant
o Selects equipment for the
experiment
1 – 2 marks
Basic
Develops a hypothesis, with
assistance that relates to the aim.
2 marks
Produces a basic plan that includes
the following:
o Method :
- Is written in steps and /or past
tense
- Shows a reasonable attempt to
relate to the aim
- Provides some detail
- Identifies that repetition is
included
o Attempts to identify the
independent and dependent
variables
o Identifies risks for the experiment
in table format OR identifies risks
that are not wholly
relevant
o Selects equipment for the
experiment
3 – 4 marks
Sound
Develops a hypothesis that has
some relationship to the aim.
3 marks
Produces a sound plan that
includes the following:
o Method :
- Is written in steps and past
tense, passive voice
- Has a relationship to the
identified aim
- Has some sequential steps with
an attempt at some detail
- Has some reference to
controlled variables
- Identifies that repetition is
included
o Identifies the independent and
dependent variables
o Identifies some risks for the
experiment with incorrect methods
of control, presenting in a
table format
o Selects most of the appropriate
equipment for the experiment
5 – 6 marks
Thorough
Develops a hypothesis that relates
to the aim and can be investigated
scientifically.
4 marks
Produces a thorough plan that
includes the following:
o Method :
- Is written in steps and past
tense, passive voice
- Has some validity for the
relevant identified aim
- Has mostly sequential steps
providing some detail
- May include controlled
variables
- Identifies that repetition is
included
o Identifies the independent and
dependent variables
o Identifies some relevant risks and
methods of control, presenting in
table format
o Selects appropriate equipment
for the experiment
7 – 8 marks
Extensive GRADE
Develops a well written hypothesis
based on background research that
relates to the aim and can be
investigated scientifically
5 marks
Produces an extensive plan that is
coherent and includes the
following:
o Method :
- Is written in steps and past
tense passive voice
- Is valid for the identified aim -
Has steps that are logical
providing relevant detail
- Clearly identifies controlled
variables and how they are
controlled
- Identifies that repetition is
included
o Identifies the independent and
dependent variables
o Clearly identifies relevant risks
and methods of control, presenting
in a table format
o Selects appropriate equipment
for the experiment
9 – 10 marks
SC4-7WS o Limited or no evidence of any o Analysis of patterns and trends in o Limited analysis of patterns and o Analyses patterns and trends in o Extensively analyses patterns and
processes and analyses analysis of patterns and trends in the data does not relate to the trends in the data. the data trends in the data
data from a first-hand the data. collected data. o Attempts to describe that o Describes generalised ways to o Describes specific ways to
investigation and o Makes no attempt to describe o Identifies that improvements are improvements to the project. improve the quality of the data. improve the quality of the data.
secondary sources to ways to improve the quality of the required for the collection of data. o Attempts to explain any o Describes any anomalies in the o Explains any anomalies in the
identify trends, patterns data. o Identifies that there were/were anomalies in the data. data. data.
and relationships, and o Makes no attempt to access not anomalies in the data. o States whether the results o States whether the results o States whether the results
draw conclusions secondary sources. o States whether the results supported the hypotheses and supported the hypotheses and supported the hypotheses and
supported the hypotheses and no attempted an explanation. provides a generalised explanation. provides a specific explanation.
attempt of an explanation. o Suggests one (1) possible avenue o Suggests two (2) possible avenue o Suggests at least three (3)
o Makes no attempt to access for further research. for further research. possible avenue for further
secondary sources. o Uses generalised knowledge to o Selects two to three (2-3) research.
draw conclusions that are secondary sources relevant to the o Selects at least four (4) secondary
consistent with the evidence. investigation, and includes them in sources relevant to the
o Makes no attempt to access the reference list. investigation, and includes them in
secondary sources. the reference list.

1 – 2 marks 3 – 4 marks 5 – 6 marks 7 – 8 marks 9 – 10 marks

SC4-10PW o No attempt to relate experiment o Attempts to relate experiment to o Attempts to relate experiment to o Generally relates experiment to o Specifically relates experiment to
describes the action of to everyday life. everyday life. Lack of terms related everyday life using terms related to everyday life using terms related to everyday life using terms related to
unbalanced forces in o Makes generalised statements to forces. forces. forces. forces.
everyday situations about the results. o Uses generalised knowledge to o Uses generalised knowledge to o Researches and uses knowledge o Researches and uses knowledge
draw conclusions that are not draw conclusions that are of relevant scientific concepts to of relevant scientific concepts to
consistent with the evidence. consistent with the evidence. draw conclusions that are mostly draw conclusions that are
consistent with the evidence. consistent with the evidence.

1 mark 2 marks 3 marks 4 marks 5 marks

OVERALL MARK: /30

COMMENT: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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