2018-2019 Science Fair

Assess how you conducted your experiment.

● Please move this document to your s​ hared Biology folder.

● To complete this, you will need to refer to your project proposal.
● After you answer all the questions, remember to ​submit the document in Canvas​.

Sample size
1. Below, put what you planned for sample size and/or repeated measures (#9 in experimental proposal).
I planned to replicate the tests three times.

2. Below, put the actual sample size and/or repeated measures you completed by the deadline (February
5).
I only did the tests once.

3. If there are differences between your initial plan and what you completed by the deadline, explain
a) why they are different, and
b) what you could have done differently to reach your goal on time.

I was late in ordering the markers. I wanted to make sure I got everything done on time so I did not
replicate the tests. I did conduct them with two colors each. I could have made sure I ordered my markers
on time so that I had time to work. I could also have asked my parents for help more often.

Procedure
4. Below, paste a copy of your planned steps from your project proposal (#15).
1.
1) fade - 11. Repeat steps 1-3
Things you need - 12. Leave until Feb 3rd
- Markers 13. Observe change
- Paper (from my sketchbook) 14. Record data
Steps -
01. Swatch 1 by 1 squares on your paper with 2) Bleed
first alcohol marker (colors A & B) Things you need -
a. Repeat for other markers - Markers
02. Set in a sunny area (inside) - Thin black pen
03. Take “before” picture - Paper (from my sketchbook)
04. Leave for a day Steps -
05. Take “after” picture 01. Place 3 pieces of paper (stacked) on table
06. Observe change or like surface
07. Repeat steps 1-3 02. Draw a 1 by 1 square with black pen on
08. Leave for 5 days the top paper
09. Take after picture a. Repeat 3 times
10. Observe change b. Wait for ink to dry
 03. Swatch inside the square with first alcohol f. Record data
marker (color A) 02. Part 2
04. After a 30 second period measure how a. Draw another line
much ink has bled outside the lines i. Can be same sheet or not
05. Lift up paper and record how much the ink ii. Let sit for 30 seconds
bled through the paper b. Take marker and draw over line
06. Record data c. Repeat for other markers
07. Repeat steps with each marker in color B d. Measure amount of smudge
e. Record data
3) Blend f.
Things you need - 5) White Gel Pens
- Markers (colors A & B for each brand) Things you need -
- Paper (from my sketchbook) - Markers
- Colorless Blender (if not provided in set, - Paper (from my sketchbook)
cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol) - White gel pen
Steps - Steps -
01. Place paper on table or like surface 01. Place paper on table or like surface
02. Mark out 4 2in by 1in rectangles on paper 02. Swatch marker on paper
a. Mark on top of shape where the 03. Let sit for 10 seconds
center is 04. Draw over swatch with white gel pen
03. Fill one side of the rectangle with color A a. Let sit for 10 seconds
04. Fill the opposite side with color B 05. Observe opacity
a. If blended skip to step (8) If not ↓ 06. Repeat steps 2-4
05. Draw over the rectangle with another a. Let sit for 30 seconds
layer of each color 07. Observe opacity
a. If blended skip to step (8) If not ↓ 08. Repeat steps 2-4
06. Draw over the rectangle with another a. Let sit for one minute
layer of each color 09. Observe opacity
a. If blended skip to step (8) If not ↓ 10. Repeat for other markers (colors A & B)
07. Blend with colorless blender/cotton swab 11. Record data
08. Record how many layers and if colorless 6) Small Tests
blender was used Things you need -
09. Record how it looks (smooth or streaky - - Markers
gradient or blocks of color) - Laptop (or access to internet)
4) Liners - Paper (from my sketchbook)
Things you need - Steps -
- Markers 01. Fade
- Black line art pen a. Record cost of markers (see data
- Paper (from my sketchbook) sheet for specifics)
Steps - 02. Colors
01. Part 1 a. Record amount of colors (see data
a. Place paper on table or like surface sheet for specifics)
b. Draw a line on paper with pen 03. Marker Qualities
i. Let sit for 15 seconds a. Record if they are refillable
c. Take marker and draw over the b. Record shape of marker
line c. Record shape of cap
d. Repeat for other markers d. See if cap fits on other end
e. Measure amount of smudge
 e. Record other small details (see d. Swatch the other end of the
data sheet for specifics) marker
04. Quality of Nib e. Observe
a. Place paper on table or like surface f. Repeat for other markers
b. Swatch one end of the marker g. Record data
c. Observe

5. Carefully look over your initial plans. In a numbered or bullet-pointed list below,
a) identify in detail things you actually did differently, and
b) explain why you made each change.
I think simplified the blending test. I kept going until it was blended. I also started with the lighter color
one time and I wish I didn’t do that. I changed it because the first way would not generate very accurate
results. I wanted to show what was easiest to blend and how much you had to blend to get a clean
gradient.
Variables
6. In your proposal, find your standardized (#8) and extraneous variables (#10) and list them in the table
below.
Standardized variables Extraneous variables

1) amount of sun 1) weather

1) type of paper

2) type of paper

2) how much ink

3) colors

3) type of paper

3) colorless blender

4) type of paper

4) time on paper

5) type of paper

5) time on paper

7. Standardized variable review:

Did you successfully standardize all the variables you planned to?
If not, explain why not.
Yes. I used the same type of paper, made sure to time things well, and the fade test out on one sheet so it
was all exposed to the same amount of light.
8. Extraneous variable review:
Were there other factors (that you did not originally list) that you think could have affected your results?
Identify them and explain your answer.
I do not think so.

Impact on Results
9. Think about all the ways the implementation of your experiment differed from your initial plans (your
answers to questions above).
Discuss how these changes may make your project stronger and/or make it weaker (i.e. make your
results more reliable or less reliable).
I think that I could have repeated my tests but I do not think the results would change. This could make
my project slightly weaker but my data is a correct representation of the markers I tested.

Reflection on learning
In August, y’all shared your thoughts on what the point of school is. Many of your responses involved
building skills. You may recognize some of them in this list below, which has a few of my top priorities for
skills to build in this class.

10. Read over the skills and indicate with a comment where you feel you are with each, at this point in the
year.

I think I have I’m making progress. I’m struggling: I see This is a very weak
very strong I feel pretty good some improvement area for me. I don’t feel
skills in this about it. but it’s really hard. I’ve improved at all.

Design I get confused

experiments easily when writing
them. I could work
on making them
less complicated.

Manage​ time & I haven’t been good

long term work with time
management in the
past but I am
improving and
finding new ways to
help myself.

Work​ ​well I prefer to

independently: work by
with focus, myself most
self-reliance, & of the time so
initiative I am used to
what I need
to do.
Own ​your own I need to ask more
learning: take questions when I’m
responsibility for confused.
your work;
know when you
need help and
ask for it.