2021 CCTS Biology and Environmental Science Summer Project
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2021 CCTS Biology and Environmental
Science Summer Project
ATTENTION FRESHMAN ENTERING CCTS IN THE FALL OF 2021:
Please read the attached directions and complete the science project on a topic of your choice! Think
of a topic in science that you find interesting that you can test (safely) at home and report back on!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES ENTERING BIOLOGY IN THE FALL OF 2021:
Please use this time in the summer to explore a new topic in science and create a new experiment!
Although the format is largely similar to the project you completed last summer, your goal is to test a
new variable (safely) and report back on your findings!
PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL PAGES
COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING
1Your summer science assignment is to fully design and complete an inquiry science
investigation!
*** This doesn’t mean that you need expensive supplies. You actually do not
need any supplies depending on your experiment. Come up with a question
that needs answering. Do this by finding something that interests you.
For example: If you are a volleyball or basketball player you might ask: How can I
increase my vertical jump? Now you can design and complete an investigation to
answer this question following the experimental process in this packet.
You also have creative freedom on how you want to present your project. You can
present your information on a poster, tri-fold poster board, google slides, video, or
written report. Just make sure you have all the components listed in the packet. This
isn’t an official lab report, so you do not have to write a lot. Just present the necessary
information.
o You must start with a scientific question
For example: What color attracts the most bees?
o You must have at least two trials in order to gather data
For your science project you must include at least two trials in order to gather data.
For example: I will test 4 different colors to see what will attract the most bees. The colors will
be pink, purple, yellow, and green. So I am doing 4 trials.
o You must identify your variables
Your independent variable is what you physically alter between your trials. For instance, I
am changing the color of bowls for each of my trials.
Your dependent variable is what you are measuring. It depends on your independent
variable. For instance my dependent variable is how many bees I see visit each of the colorful
bowls.
Your controls are the things you keep the same between each trial in order to keep the
experiment fair. For instance, I will make sure to keep each bowl out at the same time of day
2and observe them for the same amount of time. The bowls will be filled with the same type and
amount of liquid.
o You must create a procedure (a list of steps)
For example the procedure I used for my experiment is this:
1. Obtain 4 brightly colored plastic bowls of the same size and shape. One will
be pink. One will be purple. One will be green. One will be yellow.
2. Create a sugar water mixture by mixing 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar
3. Fill each bowl halfway with the sugar water mixture.
4. Bring bowls outside at noon and set them in a sunny place 2 feet apart from
one another in a straight line.
5. Observe bowls for an hour and record the number of bees that visit each
bowl in data table
6. Repeat for 5 days straight at the same time in the same place.
o You must gather data
For example the data table I created for my experiment looks like this:
Pink Bowl Purple Bowl Yellow Green
Bowl Bowl
Number of Bees on
Monday
Number of Bees on
Tuesday
Number of Bees on
Wednesday
Number of Bees on
Thursday
Number of Bees on
Friday
Total number of
bees
3o You must graph your data
(GRAPH PAPER IS ON THE LAST PAGE – PAGE 9)
4o You Must Create a Claim Based on Your Data
A claim is one sentence that you can prove based on your data.
For instance: Bees are least attracted to the color green
o You Must Provide 3 Pieces of Evidence that Support your
Claim
For instance
1. On the graphs the bar representing the green bowl is consistently lower than all the
others (except on Day 4 when 0 bees went to the purple bowl and Day 5 when 0 bees
went to the yellow bowl)
2. The green bowl had almost half the total number of bees (11) visit during the week
than the most visited pink bowl (21)
3. Even the third place purple bowl had 6 more bees visit over the course of the week
than the green bowl
Notice that I used specific data points and
referenced my graphs!!!!
o You Must Write a 5-6 Sentence Conclusion That Explains
Why Your Evidence Supports Your Claim
For instance: Bees rely on their sense of vision to get to their food source. Bees generally
feed upon the pollen and nectar found in the center of flowers. Flowers have evolved to
give pollinator’s a “target” which allows bees to be drawn into the center of the flower.
This “target” is beneficial for both the flower and the bee. The flower gets pollinated and
the bee gets a meal. My experiment shows that bees are LEAST attracted to the color
green. They preferred to visit the brighter colored bowls such as yellow and pink. I
believe this is because usually the green part of a flower is the stem and leaves which is
NOT where the bee finds its food.
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
READ THROUGH ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!
HAVE FUN! BE CREATIVE!
COME SEE US FOR HELP IF NEEDED!
5SUMMER SCIENCE PROJECT
You must conduct an experiment this summer and turn in your project to your new
teacher!
You may choose any of the 5 following formats to display your information
Trifold Poster
Regular Poster
Written or Typed Report
GoogleSlides
Video
Resources:
https://www.education.com/science-fair/middle-school/
https://biologycorner.com/worksheets/scientific_method_experiments.html
https://sciencing.com/two-week-science-projects-7958564.html
You Must Include
1. A Scientific Question
2. Independent Variable
3. Dependent Variable
4. Controls
5. Procedure
6. Data Table
7. Graph
8. Claim
9. Evidence
10. Reasoning
*BONUS* You can include pictures or illustrations of when you performed your actual experiment !
6This page includes some scientific questions that might help get
you started!
1. What type of bubble gum produces the biggest bubble?
2. What type of nail polish is longest lasting?
3. How far can I throw a baseball with my right hand vs my left hand?
4. Do plants grow better with water or soda?
5. What type of slime is most stretchy?
6. Is my dog left pawed or right pawed?
7. Which makes a higher explosion? Coke and Mentos or Dr. Pepper and Mentos?
8. Who in my family has the best sense of smell?
9. What type of food do the birds in my backyard prefer?
Suggested Biology Topics Suggested Environmental
Science Topics
● Photosynthesis ● Formation of the Solar System
● Cellular Respiration ● Life Cycle of Stars
● Macromolecules (carbohydrates, fats, ● Biogeochemical Cycles (water, carbon,
proteins) nitrogen, phosphorus cycle)
● Nutrition ● Carbon Footprint
● Food Webs/Food Chains ● Pollution
● Trophic Levels ● Waste Management
● Genetics/DNA ● Sustainable Cities
● Evolution ● Human Population Growth
● Animal and Plant Adaptations ● Renewable, Non-renewable, and alternative
● Population Growth and Decay energy sources
● Animal Behavior ● Soil and Agriculture
Your project can be simple or complex!
Your project may require many materials or none at all!
You decide what is the best experiment for you!
DUE DATE: September 10, 2021
** This will count as your first lab grade **
72021 Biology & Environmental Science Summer Project Scoring Rubric:
Advanced (12pts) Proficient (10 pts) Basic (8 pts) No
attempt
Requirements Project addresses the Project addresses the Project addresses only
given prompt AND prompt completely. parts of the project prompt
contains additional Project parts work or does not accomplish the
creative elements. together to accomplish a project goal.
goal.
Data Data has been collected Data has been collected Data has been collected
through at least two through at least two trials but through less than two
trials, recorded in a data but some elements of the trials. This results in a
table and presented data table and/or graph are data table and graph that
through a graph that incomplete. There is an lack required information.
contains all necessary attempt at using correct
elements. All units of units of measure but this
measurement are correct may not be shown
and student work reflects consistently.
understanding of data
being collected.
Claim and A data-based claim is A data-based claim is Claim is provided but it is
Evidence clearly identifiable. clearly identifiable. not based on data.
Evidence from the Evidence from the Evidence is loosely tied to
experiment is used to experiment is used to the claim. A clear
confidently support the support the claim, but the understanding of the claim
claim in a well- conclusion paragraph falls and supporting evidence is
developed conclusion short of the 5-6 sentence not visible in the student
paragraph of at least 5-6 requirement. work.
sentences. Student work
demonstrates clear
understanding between
claim and evidence.
Project Goals The student The student accomplishes The student does not
and Timeline accomplishes project project goals within the productively manage work
goals within the time time allowed. The student time. The student needs
allowed. The student is is receptive to feedback frequent redirection in
receptive to teacher but does not fully order to complete assigned
feedback and implement it. tasks.
comfortable with
modifying work as
needed.
Comments: Lab Grade: ______________
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