Potato Lab

Potato Experiment(Scientific Inquiry)

Question? What will happen to a potato when microwaved multiple times?

Claim:  Your Hypothesis in an “If…., then…” statement.

Materials:

Potato,  Electronic balance,  Microwave,  Oven mitts (something similar)

Procedure:

• Weigh your potato and record the start weight in grams in your data table.

• Microwave the potato for one minute and weigh it again.  Record in data table (notebook).

• Repeat Step 2 until the weight of the potato remains constant between readings (until the potato stops changing weight).

• Use the graph paper to plot your results

*Create a data table for the data you will collect.  Use a ruler if there is one available or find a straight edge.

*Draw a graph of your results.  Use a ruler if there is one available or find a straight edge.

*Label both axes and include a title.

Observations:

• Record your observations of what happened to your potato throughout the experiment

• Draw a picture of your potato of when you first got it.
• Draw a picture of your potato at the end of your experiment. (or take photos and upload w/ your complete assignment)

Claim Evidence Reasoning

• C: 1 sentence
• E: 3 bullets
• R: Include:
  Restate Claim
  Include evidence
  Include science/biology process
  Conclusion

Grading Rubric