Middle School Science: How to Write a Lab Report ~ Extended Study
In this 3 week class, students will learn how to write a basic scientific lab report that can work in most science classes. It is an intensive study of writing an scientific lab report that goes deeper than my one day lab report class.
Jennifer McKinney
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(42)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, students will learn to write a basic scientific lab report that can work in most science classes. We will go through and use examples for each main part of a lab report. Students will see it modeled and then provide examples. As a teacher I use the MAWL method: Model, Assist, Watch, Let Go. I will model the method, assist the student, watch the student, and launch them to be independent in the skill. Students will be fully engaged through power point slides, interactive discussion, teacher and student modeling, as well as inspiration from others. A basic understanding of the scientific method would be helpful. This class is a more intensive study than my one day class on How To Write a Lab Report. Students will have a written report by the end of this course.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to write a basic scientific lab report.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a lab report? Part 1
How to pick a project, making a title, making materials list, forming a hypothesis, what is an abstract 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What is a lab report? part 2
Writing procedures, collecting and presenting data, writing a conclusion. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Presentation of lab report
Present lab reports for teacher and peer review 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Extra week if needed
Larger classes may need extra time 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will conduct a science experiment of their choice and write a lab report on it. They will need whatever materials is needed for their lab. Labs are optional, they can choose to write about a hypothetical lab.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2018
4.8
42reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I have had over 25 years in the field of education; 17 years in public school, and currently homeschool my children and teach at our local homeschool CoOp. I've taught all ages from k-12 and in most subjects. Majority of my career was as a science teacher. I also taught history and reading for several years. I have served as a field researcher. I have a deep love for history, science, and literature. I have a passion for learning and getting students excited to be life-long learners. My family and I currently serve as missionaries in the states and overseas.
A Bit About Me
I am the wife of a church planter, and mother to two amazing kids. We live and serve as missionaries. I love our often busy life in the mission field, hiking, camping, gardening, relaxing in hammocks, watching my son play soccer, and my daughter shoot archery.
My Qualifications & Experience & Method
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in vocal Music performance from Cumberland College (now University of Cumberlands). After graduating I worked as reading teacher and manager of a tutoring agency until I left to serve in the mission field in Turkey. Upon returning to the states I began my career as a full time teacher. Over the next 17 years I taught in public schools, private schools, and charter schools. Majority of that time I was a middle school science teacher. I also served as a field science research aid in the mountains of West Virginia in a salamander research project. I left full time teaching about 6 years ago to homeschool my children as we transitioned to life on the mission field. In that time I have been teaching some of the high school sciences at a local homeschool CoOp. I have also taught some on Outschool, a virtual learning format. As a teacher I use the MAWL method: Model, Assist, Watch, Let Go. I will model the method, assist the student, watch the student, and launch them to be independent in the skill. Students will be fully engaged through power point slides, interactive discussion, teacher and student modeling, as well as inspiration from others. I desire to instill in students an eagerness to learn and explore their curiosity about life.Reviews
Live Group Course
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-10 learners per class
