Factors affecting seed germination: data analysis
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe and explain the results of an investigation into factors affecting seed germination.
Key learning points
- Displaying results in a table.
- Displaying categoric and numerical data.
- Interpreting and describing the results of an investigation into factors affecting seed germination.
- Identifying patterns or trends in the results.
- Writing a conclusion for an investigation into factors that affect seed germination.
Keywords
Table - A way of displaying results to make them easier to read and interpret.
Categoric - Variables that have values that are labels.
Numerical - A value that is a number; these variables may display trends.
Conclusion - A description and explanation of findings.
Trend - A pattern displayed in data.
Common misconception
Displaying results in a table landscape with variables the wrong way round.
Clear descriptions and examples of correct tables.
Teacher tip
Put the pupils in groups matching the factor that they changed so that they can work together to produce and peer mark the correct tables and conclusions - if this was carried out as an open investigation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is part of a seed?
Q2.Put these stages of development into the correct order.
Q3.Where are seeds produced?
Q4.Where do we record our results during a scientific experiment?
Q5.Where is pollen produced?
Q6.Who is right?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How should experimental results be recorded?
Q2.Which of these are examples of categoric data?
Q3.Which factors do not affect seed germination?
Q4.What are the trends in these results? As the volume of water increases ...
Q5.What should a conclusion include?
Q6.What is the independent variable in an investigation into the effect of temperature on plant growth.
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