Thursday, January 7, 2016
4:00 - 5:30; 90 min.
Biology:
The effect of light in photosynthesis -
Jack presented the science project he has been tasked with conducting, with usable data by Monday. I helped him set up his report, as we wrote his Title, introduction, background, hypothesis, and variables. We then discussed the methods he should use to measure the effects of light intensity on photosynthesis. I printed out an example experiment he can use as a guide, and we wrote a list of all the materials he would need. As we identified each material, we discussed how and why it would be used. For example, we investigated and determined that Elodea, a pond weed, would be the best plant to use in this investigation. We packaged up some beakers for Jack to use, and I reminded him to keep measuring the distance of the light from the plant and the temperature of the water. His method is to count bubbles created during each test, and I suggested he run each test at least three times for five minutes. Jack will have to make sure his material list and introduction reflect his project well. Also he will have to write up his methods and make a table of his results when he conducts the experiment.