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Photosynthesis Virtual Lab
http://www.kscience.co.uk/animations/photolab.swf (search for "kscience photolab")
This virtual lab allows you to study the rate of photosynthesis. You will be able to
manipulate 4 potential variables in this simulation: amount of carbon dioxide, light
intensity, color of light, and temperature.
In this simulation you can directly measure the rate of photosynthesis by counting the
number of bubbles of oxygen that are released.
Choose one variable and design and experiment that would test how this factor affects
the rate of photosynthesis. Remember, that when designing an experiment, you need to
keep all variables constant except the one you are testing. Collect data and write a
summary of your findings that includes the following:
1. What is your experimental question? (What are you testing?)
2. My hypothesis is:
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3. Data Table
4. My conclusion is:
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5. Did your conclusion support or reject your hypothesis?