Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Consumer’s ChallengeStep 1: What is the problem?

1. What product(s) will you test?

2. What do you want to find out? Write a question that addresses the goal of your experiment.

Step 2: Research1. Research each product, their claims, and reviews from users.

Product 1: Product 2:

Step 3: Hypothesis1. What do you think will happen?

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Step 4: ExperimentMighty Materials:

Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Make a list of the materials you will need for your experiment and indicate the person responsible for providing the item(s).

ITEM (how many?) PERSON ✔

Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Step 4: ExperimentThe procedure:

1. What steps will you include in your experiment?BE SPECIFIC! (You may choose to type this portion.)

2. What will you do to ensure reliable results?a. Variables?

b. Controls?

c. Constants?

3. Draft a way to organize your data before you begin. Space is provided in STEP 5.Step 5: Data Analysis

1. Use the space below to create a data chart to record the information gathered during your experiment.

Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________

2. Use the space below and the data from #1 to construct a graph that illustrates the results of your experiment.

Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Step 6: Conclusion

Use the space below to write a conclusion that summarizes the results of your experiment. You may choose to type this portion. A well written summary clearly addresses the following statements:

● Was your hypothesis correct?● Explain what happened in your experiment and the data you collected.● Identify any errors that may have occurred during your experiment.● Offer an application or use for your findings. How is it useful to society?● Give a possible extension idea. How might you add on to your project in the

future?

Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Consumer’s Challenge Grade Sheet

Team Members: ____________________________________________________________________

Part A: Think About it!Identifies product(s) to be tested………………………………………………………………………………..….. 0 1 2Question is clearly stated and addresses topic………………………………………………………………… 0 1 2Research is accurate and applicable to the question………….……………………………………………. 0 2 4Hypothesis is clearly stated and addresses topic……………………………………………………………… 0 1 2Materials list is complete…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 0 2 4

Part B: Plan It!Provides examples to ensure reliable results…………………………………………..…………………….... 0 1 2Variables, Controls, Constants are labeled correctly…………………………………………….…………. 0 1 2

ExperimentExperiment is outlined in easy-to-follow steps…………………………….………………………. 0 1 2Steps provide good detail……………………………………………………………………………….……. 0 3 6

Part C: Great Graphs!Provides sufficient amount of data……………………………………………………………………………………. 0 2 4Graph displays results and labeled correctly…………………………………………………..…………………. 0 1 2Graph is easy-to-read and labeled correctly………………………………………………………………………. 0 2 4

Part D: Challenge ConclusionsConclusion addresses necessary topics……...………………………………………………………………………. 0 3 6Conclusion is well written and detailed………………………………………………………………………………. 0 1 2

Overall PointsTeam members worked well together………………..………………………………………………………………. 0 1 2Team used class time wisely…………………………………………….…………………………………………………. 0 1 2Team met project deadlines……………………………….………………………………………………………………. 0 1 2

Extra Credit awarded: ______________________________________________________________ ____________(ex. Photos, chart, additional details, thoughtful/critical responses)

Team Points = _______ out of 50 Team Grade = __________ % ______