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Name: ____________________________________________ Period: _____ Scientific Method Lab: Sea Monkeys Introduction: We will be growing sea monkey cysts in the ideal conditions for hatching. 1. What is the problem in this experiment? Write this as a question! Research: In “the real world,” scientists do not just simply experiment when the thought crosses their mind; they research the topic first. Before you begin this lab, research the questions below to learn a little about sea monkeys. Keep this information, because you will be using it as part of your formal lab report. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What other name do people call sea monkeys? What is the scientific name of the sea monkeys (genus, species) How big are sea monkeys? What will a sea monkey look like when it hatches? Describe or draw one. Name 2 common types of animals that sea monkeys related to? In what environment(s) are sea monkeys normally found in nature? (Where do they normally live?- Give details) 7. What do sea monkeys eat in nature? 8. How do sea monkeys reproduce? (there are two ways, explain both) 9. What is the purpose of a “cyst”? Hypothesis: Write your hypothesis …remember that this is the answer to your question (problem) from question 1. 2. Hypothesis: If….then…because… Materials: You will be given the following items: 3 Petri dishes Marker Fresh water Sea monkey eggs Labeling Tape Graduated cylinder Salt Stereoscope (dissecting microscope) Please determine what other items you will need. _________________________________________ ___________________________________ _________________________________________ ___________________________________ Set up the experiment: 3. What is the independent variable? 4. What is the dependent variable? 5. List any important constants (aim for 5). Procedure: Write your own procedure. Be sure that it is given in numbered steps that can be clearly followed by another scientist trying to replicate you experiment. Be sure that the variables and constants are accounted for. Keep this information, because you will be using it in part of your formal lab report. Results & Data: Create a data table that you will use to keep your data. Data should be both qualitative (descriptive) and quantitative (numbers). Keep in mind the type of data you will be collecting based on the problem you wrote above. You will be creating a line graph to illustrate your group’s data. The line graph will be generated using Excel. Conclusion: Please see the lab rubric for guidelines to writing your conclusion.