Honors Biology Period 1,3,4/5◦ ATB: Take out your notebooks

◦ Scientific method and COL test Tomorrow

◦ If you finish the assignment early, please study for your test.

Essay question for test◦ You may use all of your notes to complete this essay.

◦ Create a rough draft in your notebook.

◦ Final copy is due when you enter class tomorrow.

◦Make sure you answer ALL PARTS of the question.

◦ The topic of the experiment will be provided for you.

◦ It is highly suggested that you have a friend or family member proofread your essay before you turn it in.

◦ You may type your essay if you would like but this is NOT REQUIRED.

◦ You will have the entire class period to work on your essay today.

Design an experiment(Write this down!!!)◦ design and experiment to answer the experimental question. (on next slide)

◦ identify ◦ Hypothesis◦ Controlled variables (at least three)◦ dependent and independent variables ◦ Procedure (How would you conduct the experiment?)◦ possible outcomes ◦ what type of data would be gathered.

◦Make sure that you answer the question in paragraph form.

◦ Final copy must me neat and scribble free.

Possible Topics (you must choose 1)◦Does Rogaine improve hair growth?

◦Does the size of a fish tank determine how large a fish will grow?

◦Does aspirin keep cut roses fresher longer?

◦Will crickets chirp more if the temperature is warmer?

◦Do wounds heal faster when they are covered by Band-Aids?

◦Does hot water freeze faster than cold water?

◦What causes leaves to fall in autumn (light, temperature, or both)?

◦Do tanning beds cause skin cancer?

◦Which battery lasts longer, energizer or duracell?