Monday, October 31, 2011

#Grade 7 Science

Problem: Is the fact that Rye spends most of her time watching nature documentaries affecting how long it takes her to get her homework done?

Hypothesis: If the time spent watching nature documentaries directly affects the completion of Rye's homework then Rye's homework will be completed in a more timely fashion if she stops watching so many documentaries.

Materials: 
- Nature Docmentaries (Wild China - BBC)
- Homework (written assignment's for clinical)
- Laptop

Variables:

Independent - amount of time watching nature documentaries

Dependent - amount of time it takes to complete homework

Controlled - amount of homework to complete

Procedure:

1. Watch nature documentary for X amount of time.
2. Complete half of homework.
3. Record time results.
4. Watch nature documentary for 1/2 the amount of time in step 1.
5. Complete second half of homework.
6. Record time results.

Results: It took the same amount of time to complete both halves of homework. Rye found other ways to be distracted for the second half of homework completion (ex: writing a lab report about nature documentaries and doing homework)

Conclusion: Does the amount of time Rye spends watching nature documentaries affect the amount of homework done in a specified time period? The watching of nature documentaries is not directly related to the completion of Rye's homework. The fact that she likes to dick around, that she went to Bishop Carroll and perfected the art of procrastination, and that finds literally any excuse not to do work is the reason it takes her so long to do homework. The End.


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