1. Learning Targets  I can explain insulation and complete an insulation lab.

2. Remember…  Please do not…  Change the background.  Change the icons.  Change the font. Use Times New Roman (size 12 font).  Use color. We cannot print in color anyways.

3. Tips for the Computer  1. Save EARLY! Save OFTEN!  2. Be patient. Let the computer complete a task before asking for more.  3. Technical difficulties are part of this project. If you run into a problem fix it and move on. This is not an excuse.  4. BOLD or underline each section title of the lab.

4. Excel Instructions #1  Making a data table in Excel:  1. Open up a new page in Excel.  2. Create a data table like the one on your lab format sheet.  3. Enter your trial data in the correct places.  4. Do not include units in the boxes.

5. Excel Instructions #2  Adding borders to your table:  1. Find the cells icon on the “Home” page of Excel.  2. Choose format from the pop down menu.  3. Click on “Format cells” at the bottom of the next menu.  4. In the format cells choose “Border.”  5. Click on “Outline” and “Inside” and then click OK.  6. Your table should now be outlined.

6. Making a Graph  1. Highlight your entire table again.  2. Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the page.  3. Find the “Chart” button and choose “Column” and then choose one of the options.  4. Now you should have a graph.  5. To label your graph, click on the “Layout” tab and look for “Chart Titles” and “Axis Titles” to complete your labels.

7. Next Steps…  Save your Excel data chart and graph!  Open a Microsoft Word file.  Follow the appropriate formatting to type your Official Insulation Lab.

8. What you need to complete  Title  Question  Hypothesis  Variables  Materials  Procedure  Investigational Set-Up (ABCDs!)  Results  Conclusions

9. Remember…  Your procedure needs to be highly detailed and numbered! 10 STEPS!  Your Results section should carefully answer all four bullet points.  Your Conclusion section should carefully answer all four bullet points.  Make sure to include all parts from your yellow sheet!

10. Insulator/Conductor Questions  Go to these websites and READ about insulators and conductors:  http://www.ndt- ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/Electricity/c onductorsinsulators.htm http://www.ndt- ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/Electricity/c onductorsinsulators.htm  http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/insulation.aspx http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/insulation.aspx  http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/conduction.asp x http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/conduction.asp x  http://www.svsd410.org/studentcenter/middleschoo l/index.asp http://www.svsd410.org/studentcenter/middleschoo l/index.asp  Try netTrekker, Encyclopedia Britannica, Microsoft Encarta, and World book.

11. Questions  Please type answers to these questions at the end of your lab. Complete sentences!  1. Explain a conductor in 2-3 sentences.  2. Explain an insulator in 2-3 sentences.  3. What are conductors used for? Examples? 2-3 sentences  4. What are insulators used for? Examples? 2-3 sentences  5. How do conductors and insulators help in our everyday lives? Extra time? Think about/design your insulator!