Relative and Absolute Dating Lab Report Directions Now that the lab is complete,

Relative and Absolute Dating Lab Report Directions
Now that the lab is complete, it is time to write your lab report. The purpose of this guide is to help you write a clear and concise report that summarizes the lab you have just completed.
The lab report is composed of two sections:
Section I: Overview of Investigation
Provide background information.
Summarize the procedure.

Section II: Observations and Conclusions
Include any charts, tables, or drawings required by your teacher.
Include answers to follow-up questions.
Explain how the investigation could be improved.

Questions
Section 1:
What is the purpose of the lab?

What procedure did you use to complete the lab?
Outline the steps of the procedure in full sentences.

Section 2:
What charts, tables, or drawings would clearly show what you have learned in this lab?

If you could repeat the lab and make it better, what would you do differently and why?
There are always ways that labs can be improved. Now that you are a veteran of this lab and have experience with the procedure, offer some advice to the next scientist about what you suggest and why.