SCIENCE 8 Observation Lab :

SCIENCE 8NameObservation Lab : Page 1 of 2 Period1. Write the name &/or any identification number of your assigned object orsubstance.Use the next page to record observations for your object.2. Background Information:A. Observations can be from any of the five senses:1) What you s _ _ .2) What you h _ _ _ .3) What you sm _ _ _.***4) What you fe _ _ .5) What you t _ _ _ _ .****DO NOT TASTE IN A LAB WITHOUT PERMISSION!***DO NOT smell DIRECTLY if substance is dangerous or unknown.B. Observations can be direct such asor indirect, such asC. Observations should be illustrated if possible.1) Draw part for part as you observe.2) Draw different views separately. Label.3) Include scale or magnification and view. 2X mean 2 times actual size.D. Observations should include un _ _ _ of measure or other known comparisons.E. Observations should include any color, pattern and/or texture.F. Observations should include any observed changes.G. Observations should be organized and easy to r _ _ _.H. Observations should improve and/or change with more obse _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .I. Observations are NOT explanations or predictions, but they are used toFORM and TEST hypotheses, pred _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and expl _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .3. Circle only the observation part(s) of the following sentence:The small silver spoon was black with tarnish from being in the air.

SCIENCE 8NameObservation Lab : Page 2 of 2 Period4. OBSERVATIONS of .5. COMPLETE the following Scoring Guide/Rubric for Observations.OBSERVATIONS Scoring Guide: Give yourself 0-3 points for each.Do your OBSERVATIONS include: Score⇓ (0-3)1) Different angles and/or magnifications?2) Measurements or comparisons including any units?:3) Colors and/or patterns including designs, words and numbers?4) Any changes, such as those in color, shape or temperature?5) Illustrations with appropriate labels?BONUS: What observation did you improve by observing again?________________ Explain:___________________________Observation Lab TOTAL POINTS:Have Checked