Lab Format

Name: __Your Name__________ Group: __Group Name____ Date: ____________

Lab Title: ______________________________

Central Question:

One question that states the reason for doing the lab. (The question you are investigating.) Often but not
always followed by “and why?” or “and how?” The central question is often on the lab paperwork you will
be given.

Hypothesis:
Educated Guess - One sentence that guesses the answer to your central question.

Materials:

 List all equipment used to perform this lab.

 Use bullet points.

Procedure:

1. List all steps in sequential order used to perform lab.

2. Use bullets or numbers
3. THIS INCLUDES WEARING GOGGLES AND CLEANUP.

Observations:
This section includes all graphs, data, and charts that we used to record information. Also – what did you
observe with your own eyes, ears, nose, touch? If you are handing in a data chart that you did in the lab you
can say “see attached data chart”

Conclusion:
This is a paragraph consisting of 3-5 sentences that address the central question, observation and how your
data supports your conclusion. Explain in detail. The conclusion should not reflect any opinion. FACTS
ONLY! Answer the Central Question in complete sentences by either copying the original question or
restating the question in the form of a statement. Also address your hypothesis, was it correct or not? Did
you support your conclusion with specific data from your observation? Did you remember to include a
closing sentence (What you learned from the lab)?

1. Restate the central question.

2. Restate your hypothesis
3. If your Hypothesis is correct, what should have happened in the experiment?
4. Say whether or not your hypothesis was correct.
5. Say what (observations) tells you that your hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
6. What could you do next to learn more or further check your ideas.
7. Closing sentence – what you learned from this lab.
Name: __________________________ Group: ________________ Date: ____________

Conclusion checklist:
As you write your conclusion you must check off each step.
This page must be handed in with your lab report.

1 Restate the central question.

2 Restate your hypothesis
3 If your Hypothesis is correct, what should have
happened in the experiment?
4 Say whether or not your hypothesis was
correct.
5 Say what (observations) tells you that your
hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
6 What could you do next to learn more or
further check your ideas.
7 Closing sentence – what you learned from this
lab.