Waterweed Simulation - A Virtual Lab

http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Spotlight/Detail/Simulation_-_Water_Weed

Introduction: This simulation, you have variables to manipulate, data to gather, and must synthesize the data to determine the answer to the experimental question. When you open the simulator (link above), you should note that you can manipulate the color of the light, the light level (intensity) and the amount of C02 in the water.

Experimental question: How is the rate of photosynthesis influenced by light color, CO2 levels, and light intensity?

 

Title: a brief, concise, yet descriptive title

Hypothesis:

* Write a prediction or predictions.
* Make sure the prediction is a complete sentence.
* Make sure the statement is testable.

Materials and Procedure

* Briefly describe how you will test the hypothesis (include a reference to the simulator)

Results (Data):

* This section should include any data tables, observations, or additional notes you make during the lab.
* All tables, graphs and charts should be labeled appropriately. (Use print screen if you like)
* Attached graphs are acceptable.

Conclusions:

* Accept or reject your hypothesis.
* EXPLAIN why you accepted or rejected your hypothesis using data from the lab.
* Include a summary of the data - averages, highest, lowest..etc to help the reader understand your results
* List one thing you learned and describe how it applies to a real-life situation.