What is the fastest way to get water to boil?

This investigation requires you to design and undertake a number of experiments to discover scientific knowledge on your own.

The Task
Using the resources available to you in your science classroom, you are to design and conduct a series of experiments to determine which factors contribute to increasing the boiling rate of water most effectively. You research question is: What is the most effective method to use to get the fastest boiling rate of water? You must use 250mL of water and a Bunsen burner. The rest is up to you. Some examples of materials you may use include: -A lid -Thermometers -Temperature probes -Conical Flask -Beaker -Aluminium foil

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**If you wish to use other materials, ensure you get permission from the teacher before using them Please note: boiling will be determined as the water reaching 100C

The Report
You are to write up a formal practical report for your experiment, including the following sections: Aim To determine... Hypothesis What you predict will happen Materials A list of everything you used (Keep in mind this section will look different to other groups) Method Your own personal method that you use, including each step of your trials and experiments. Your method sections will look different to other groups. Results Include any graphs and tables you may have created (by hand or computer generated) Discussion Talk about the results and how they influenced the experiments direction. Which things worked? Which didnt? Conclusion A summary of your experiment and what you determined to be the most effective method of boiling water the fastest Is this experiment a good way to determine the best factors that contribute to the fastest boiling rate of water

You will be assessed on a range of different skills and your content knowledge as shown below in the marking rubric

4 Title & Aim

3 Title and Aim refer to the topic, and thoroughly describe the problem or question. Comprehensive list of materials used and clear method outlined including all steps undertaken. Data is somewhat organised, and uses charts, tables, graphs or diagrams. Uses some evidence to create a discussion showing knowledge gained, and makes some links to relevant science.

2 Title and Aim somewhat refer to the topic, and partially describe the problem or question. Basic list of materials given with an idea of the method undertaken. Data is presented, but not well organised or incomplete. Uses some evidence to create a discussion showing some knowledge gained; no links to relevant science.

Materials & Method

1 Title and Aim do not refer to the topic, and do not adequately describe the problem or question. Unclear/ no materials or method given

Results

Discussion

Data is highly organised and uses charts, tables, graphs or diagrams. Uses observations, data, vocabulary and other evidence to create a wellsupported discussion showing knowledge gained, and making links to other relevant science.

Data is incomplete.

Ideas in discussion are not organised and use little/ no data for support; no links to relevant science.

Conclusion

Presentation

A concise, logical statement summarising the findings and referring directly to the Aim. Practical report is neat and easy to read and contains all required sections.

A somewhat logical statement summarising the findings, making reference to the Aim. Practical report is neat and easy to read, with 1 or 2 required sections missing.

Little/ no conclusion given, with no reference to the Aim. Practical report is not neat/ difficult to read with many required sections missing.