Year 5 Science

Runny Races Investigation

In this investigation, you will be investigating the viscosity of different liquids. You will select 1 group of
liquids from the following types of liquids;

 Honey
 Tomato Sauce
 Hand soap
 Dishwashing detergents

You will test the viscosity of different brands of your chosen group and measure the time it takes for a drop of
your chosen liquid to travel down a tile over a set distance.

You will set up a controlled experiment to study the effect of visocity and will analyse the results in a scientific
report.

Your teacher will provide you with templates and guide you on how to present your findings your chosen
format: Word Document, PowerPoint, poster, sway, video etc.

Marking Criteria Total marks available: 33 marks

 4 marks 3 marks 2 marks 1 mark

BACKGROUND Detail explanation of
viscosity and how it relates
to the chosen product.
Includes a picture and at
least 1 reference
Basic detail of viscosity and Completed only 2 of the 4 Completed only 1 of the 4
how it relates to the chosen elements required elements required.
product. Missing 1 element.

AIM What was investigated? One of the two sections

completed
How it was tested?

VARIABLES All three variables are Two of the variables are One of the variables is
included included included

HYPOTHESIS The hypothesis refers to both One of the two sections

the IV and DV completed

The hypothesis has a reason

RESULTS - Table All three rows are completed Two rows are completed One row is completed
accurately accurately accurately

RESULTS - Graph Title included, axes are Three of the requirements Two of the requirements are One of the requirements is
labeled, 3 columns of the are completed completed completed
average data are drawn
neatly and accurately

DISCUSSION Two different statements 1 section in the discussion is

Q1 were made about the results. completed correctly and in
The data was referred to in detail
both statements.

DISCUSSION A detailed response given on A basic response given on a

Q2 a chosen brand with a valid chosen brand no reason
reasoning to support the given to support the choice.
choice

DISCUSSION 2 clear errors have been Only 1 or less errors have

Q3 identified been identified.

DISCUSSION 2 detailed ways of improving Only 1 way of improvement

Q4 this experiment was identified.

CONCLUSION Summary of results given. Only 2 of the sections Only 1 of the sections
Addressed the hypothesis addressed. addressed.
and final recommendation
of brand of product given
based on the results.

PRESENTATION Outstanding presentation
and completion including
extra research and ideas,
correct spelling and
grammar, and written in
the 3 person.
Very good presentation with
some spelling and
grammatical errors. Written
in the 3rd person.
Good presentation. A little
research was used. Many
spelling and grammatical
errors and used personal
pronouns.
Satisfactory presentation
and completion including
no research and lack of
proof reading was evident.