Final Applied Project: Observation Project

Address the following Course Outcomes:
Describe natural phenomena through demonstration of knowledge of naturalistic observation techniques
Formulate questions and make predictions about cause and effect relationships in nature
Apply scientific methods to explore concepts, laws, and theories related to natural phenomena
Demonstrate critical as well as creative/innovative thinking for devising experiments to address hypotheses
State conclusions and interpretations that clearly follow from available data and evidence relevant to a problem
or issue
Synthesize knowledge and information from different sources and interpret the findings to draw informed
conclusions
For your Stage 2 Report, you will:
A) Include photos from Stage 1, part 2B. Explain how the photos relate to the data you collected. Describe how
the features in the photos represent the measurements that you made. (10 pts)
B) present a method section that describes the details of how you collected data (15 pts)
C) Explain how the raw (unanalyzed) data and averages (analyzed data) address your hypothesis from Stage
1 (15 pts)
D) Present/show raw data you collected using your senses and observation skills (20 pts)
E) Provide a summary of the data you collected such as averages (15 pts)
F) Create a visual representation of your results such as a graph, table, or model (15 pts)
G) Ensure content aligns with your Stage 1 content or with the observation/phenomenon agreed upon with
your instructor (10 pts).