Name: ______________________________________ Period: ___ Date: _________________
Experimental Design Project - Introduction
Overview – The EDP is a culminating activity where students demonstrate their understanding
of scientific inquiry by performing an investigation on their own. The actual experiment is
done outside of the classroom; however limited class time will be allotted to help students with
their PowerPoint presentation. The requirements for the investigation are outlined in a
PowerPoint template. Students are encouraged to use this template to “build” their
presentation.
Presentation – Students are scored for the quality of their
investigation and for the presentation itself. Documentation of
the investigation must be provided in the form of digital images
or video clips which should be included in the PowerPoint. If
that is not possible, printed photographs can be shown under the
document camera. It is imperative that you are in at least one
picture with your experiment (preferably more)! An 8 minute
presentation will be given in class. You are encouraged to bring
your experiment if that is possible. Following your presentation,
class members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the
presenter. Attached is a copy of the scoring guide your teacher
will be using.
Project Check-Ins – Each week students will be completing a portion of the requirements and
turning it in every Tuesday. The due dates are included on the back of this sheet. The checkins serve several purposes:
 To help you stay on track with the project.
 To chunk the material into manageable pieces.
 To allow your teacher & parents to track your progress through “Family Access”.
 To be used as a tool for your teacher to make sure you are headed in the right direction.
Helpful Hints –
1.
Choose a science area and project you are interested in. (psychology not included)
2.
Don’t procrastinate!
3.
Keep your PowerPoint on Office 365 and a USB or your student drive. Back up your
project, because you don’t want to lose all of your hard work.
4.
Be sure to view your final PowerPoint at least once on a school computer prior to the
deadline to check if all fonts, images and formatting have been transferred accurately.
5.
If you have a problem or question – talk to your teacher!!! It is so important that I
know if you have run into problems, right away!
FYI –
Dangerous projects – those using corrosive or flammable materials (even
small amounts), launching large objects, or other experiments that could
cause injury to a student, must be approved by a parent in writing and
submitted to your science teacher prior to beginning your experiment.
Students should always be supervised by a parent when risky or questionable
science projects are chosen. Thank you.
Projects involving living organisms – must be humane and never put an
animal or person at risk of danger. If you intend to use any animals or
people in your experiment please see your teacher for an “organism safety
permission form”. A minimum of 30 participants is required.
Fill-in the following due dates for check-in’s:
 Check-in #1: Final Project Proposal
 Check-in #2: Materials & Procedure
 Check-in #3: Background Research
 Check-in #4: Table and Graph
 Check-in #5: PowerPoint Update
 Check-in #6: Average Data & Conclusion
 Check-in #7: Current Event
 Check-in #8: Project Submission
4/18/17
4/25/17
5/2/17
5/9/17
5/16/17
5/22/17
5/30/17
6/6/17
Finishing touches should be done on your PowerPoint presentation prior to the first week in
June so you are ready to present your project to the class starting the second week of June.
Sign-ups for presentation dates will be on June 6th. All students will be expected to have their
PowerPoint’s shared/saved with their teacher by June 6th.
Final Project due date is Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Potentially Dangerous Experiment Parent Permission Form (Due 4/18)
Student Portion:
Experiment Idea:
____________________________________________________
What risks (both to yourself and to your home) are involved in this experiment?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Why do you want to do this experiment considering the risks involved?
____________________________________________________
Parent Portion:
Your child would like to complete a potentially dangerous experiment. Are you willing to
supervise your child while he/she completes the proposed experiment above?
If No, sign here:________________________________________ If Yes, sign below.
I understand that I am responsible for supervising my child while he/she completes her
experiment while at home. If I am unavailable, I will make sure there is another adult available
to supervise my child for me.
Signature: _________________________________________ Contact #: _______________
Name: ____________________________________________________ Period: _____ Date: ___________________
EDP Interest Inventory
Directions: Pick 3 potential scientific questions you could do for your project. You can use your own ideas or an idea found in another resource.
Use the following table to evaluate your question(s) in terms of which one would be most appropriate for your Experimental Design Project.
Area of
Science
Potential Scientific Question
(this could be original or one
borrowed from a book or
online resource)
Is this your idea or
an idea from
another resource?
Circle one &
Cite resource if
borrowed.
Is this a new
and exciting
experiment
or one that
has been
replicated
many times
over?
Circle One
My Idea
Difficulty
Level*
Would your
parents
require you
to complete
this project
with
supervision?
What obstacles/challenges
might this project present?
Circle one
Do you
have all
the
materials
readily
available?
Circle one
Easy
New
Borrowed
Resource:
Yes
Yes
Medium
Old
No
No
Advanced
My Idea
Easy
New
Borrowed
Resource:
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Medium
Old
Advanced
My Idea
Easy
New
Borrowed
Resource:
Medium
Old
Advanced
*When determining difficulty, consider time required and content level.
**Possible resources: sciencebuddies.org
Find a project by using the “Selection Wizard” tool
Which
project do
you like
best?
Rank in
order
from 1-3,
1=favorite
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #1
Final Project Proposal
Due Date: 4/18/17
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Must be stated as an operational title. An Operational Title always has a manipulated and responding variable
in the title. Example: The effects of fertilizer (manipulated) on the growth of tomato plants (responding).
Current Event Topic Area:
Scientific Question:
Prediction / Hypothesis and reason you believe this will happen: (If/then/because…)
Manipulated Variable: ___________________________________
Responding Variable:____________________________________
*Experiments including humans or animals must include a minimum of 30 participants
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #2
Materials & Procedure
Due Date: 4/25/17
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Stated as a scientific title.
Controlled Variables:____________________________________
Control Group (if applicable)_____________________________
Materials List & Quantity Needed:
Procedure:
(number each step & include how you will collect data, how the control of the experimental set-up differs)
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #3
Due Date: 5/2/17
Background Research
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Stated as an operational title.
The field of science your project encompasses: _______________________
Three facts about this area of science:
1.
2.
Famous scientist from this area of science:___________________________
Three facts about this scientist (include at least one famous experiment, discovery or
accomplishment):
1.
2.
Specific Job title in the field of science: ____________________________________
Education necessary:
Average Yearly Salary (US dollars): _______________________________
Three responsibilities you would have in this job:
1.
2.
Cite the websites and other resources you used. Very important!
(www.citationmachine.org)
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #4
Due Date: 5/9/17
Data Table & Graph
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Stated as an operational title.
Data Table:
Draw and clearly label your manipulated and responding variables. You do not need to include data.
Graph:
Circle Type: Bar, Line, or other: ___________
Make sure your manipulated variable is along the x-axis and the responding variable is along the y-axis.
Sketch a sample of your Excel graph. You do not need to include data.
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #5
PowerPoint Update
Due Date: 5/16/17
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Stated as an operational title.
How far along are you for each of the following slides?
(Rate 1-5: 1= Not started, 3=half done, 5=completed)
1) Title Page ___
2) Current Event ___
3) Scientific Background ___
4) Scientific Question & Hypothesis ___
5) Materials and Process ___
6) Picture/Video Evidence with you in it ___
7) Variables ___
8) Data Table ___
9) Graph ___
10) Conclusion ___
11) Bibliography ___
Copy your bibliography here (remember to use MLA format):
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #6
Average Data & Conclusion
Due Date: 5/22/17
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Stated as an operational title.
Average Data Table:
Create a table showing your average results ONLY.
Conclusion:
Refer to your question and hypothesis. You may make inferences in your conclusion as long as you state
them as such. Use the ClEvR rubric as a guide to complete your conclusion. (You may type and staple your
conclusion or handwrite below.) Your final presentation will not include the entire ClEvR, only a summary.
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #7
Current Event
Due Date: 5/30/17
Your Name:_________________________________________
*must be related to your topic and/or field of study
Article Title: __________________________________________
Date of Article: __________________
Source Type:_____________________
Source Title:______________________
Bulleted Summary of Article:
Experimental Design Project
EDP Check-In #8
Due Date: 6/6/17
Project Submission
Your Name:_________________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________
Stated as an operational title.
Presentation Date Assigned: __________________
PowerPoint shared/saved with teacher:
Yes
No
(circle one)
File Name (if saved): ____________________________________________
Save as: last name_first name_EDP
Verified that all fonts, transitions, images and formatting transferred over okay?
Yes
No
(circle one)
Approximately how long does your presentation run for? ______
Reflect on what you would do differently if you had to do this project again:
Presenter __________________________________ Period __________
Experimental Design Project Scoring Rubric
Category
Hook &
Introduction
9
8
7
6
5
0
Fun and exciting hook.
Explanation of what we’re
going to learn about is
given.
Fun hook. Good
introduction to
presentation.
Interesting hook.
Includes a
complete
introduction to
the presentation.
Includes a hook.
Includes an
introduction to
the presentation.
Attempt made at a
hook and
introduction.
No hook.
Introduction is
minimal and/or
incomplete.
Slide
missing.
Current Event
Connection
Clearly defines how the
experiment plays a role or
has an effect on/in your
life and how the current
event may in the future
affect your life.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while emphasizing on
the relationship
between current events
& your project topic.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from
the template.
Slide
missing.
Scientific
Background
Gives a clear definition of
the science field you have
chosen and includes a
brief, but welldocumented biography on
a scientist in that field and
relates it back to how
his/her work has
impacted your life.
Question clearly defines
an experiment to
investigate. Hypothesis is
written with emphasis on
the reasoning, linking to
additional related
research.
All materials described
with visuals for
recognition. Procedure is
explained clearly and
thoroughly so that anyone
in the audience could
easily replicate your test
process. Includes multiple
pictures and/or video
analysis of steps.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while finding a link
between the scientists
work and your life.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from
the template.
Slide
missing.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while putting emphasis
on the reasoning.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from
the template.
Slide
missing.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while including a few
images of procedure
and/or materials.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly while
including an
image of the
procedure.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template and
includes an
image.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from
the template.
Slide
missing.
Scientific
Question &
Hypothesis
(x1.5)
Materials and
Process
*Must have at least one
picture with you in it.
10
Totals
*Note: Multipliers in parentheses (EX: x1.5 and x2) means that the points earned in
this category will be multiplied by the amount shown.
Category
Variables
(x1.5)
10
9
8
7
6
5
0
Manipulated and
responding variables are
clearly defined and
explained. List of control
variables are detailed in an
explanation as to why they
must be kept constant.
Control group is identified
and described in detail.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while referring
lightly to the
importance of
keeping these
constant.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from the
template.
Slide
missing.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while accounting for
any errors.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from the
template.
Slide
missing.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from the
template.
Slide
missing.
Data Table &
Graph
(x1.5)
Explains how the MV and
RV resulted in the data you
found. Include a thorough
description of what the
graph has helped you to
identify from the data and
account for any erroneous
data and/or errors.
Conclusion
(x2)
Use ClEvR as a loose guide
to complete a thorough
analysis and conclusion
that includes links to
material covered in class
AND other material found
while doing scientific
research outside of class.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while including links
to material covered
in class OR other
scientific research
done outside of class.
Interesting and engaging.
Makes eye contact with the
audience at all times.
Doesn’t need to refer to
any notes. No vocal pauses
noticed. Presentation time
7.5 – 8.5 min window
Engages audience.
Makes eye contact
with audience.
Glances at notes
occasionally. 1-3
vocal pauses noticed.
Presentation time
over 8.5 min limit
Engages audience.
Makes eye contact
most of the time.
Glances at notes
occasionally. 4-6
vocal pauses
noticed.
Presentation time
under 7.5 min limit
Engages audience
for most of the
time. Makes eye
contact some of
the time. Glances
at notes. 7-9 vocal
pauses noticed.
Presentation time
under 6.5 minutes
Engages audience a
portion of the time.
Makes eye contact a
few times. Looks at
notes often. 10 or
more vocal pauses
noticed.
Presentation time
under 5.5 minutes
Students not paying
attention. No eye
contact being made.
Excessive reading off
of slides. 10 or more
vocal pauses noticed.
Presentation time
under 4 minutes
Obviously
not
prepared.
Completes all components
from template thoroughly
while finding a link
between the experts’ work
and your life along with
how you could expand
your experiment in the
future.
Completes all
components from
template thoroughly
while finding a link
between the experts’
work and your life.
Completes all
components from
the template
thoroughly.
Completes all
necessary
components from
the template.
Completes more
than half of the
required
components form
the template.
Missing half, or
more, of the
components from the
template.
Slide
missing.
Quality of
Presentation
Expert Interview
(Extra Credit)
Totals
Final Score:
A
B
/115 Points
C
D
F
*Note: Multipliers in parentheses (EX: x1.5 and x2) means that the points earned in
this category will be multiplied by the amount shown.