Name: ____________________ Date: ___________

Gr 9 Biology – Investigate nutrients present in lunch lab

Aim: investigate the types of nutrients present in student’s lunch

Background: Different type of food contains different types of nutrients. Students need to use the various food test method to investigate the presence of
nutrients in their lunch.

Assessed: Conclusion and evaluation (CE) but student still need to create table to record data/observations

Method:

1. Use the 4 different methods to test for the presence of sugar, starch, protein and fat.

2. If the food is solid, mash it with small amount of water before putting into test tube or spotting tile.

3. If the food is liquid, it may be used directly.

3. There will be 4 test tubes for each food sample. Label test tubes clearly.

A B and C D

 Draws a conclusion based on a reasonable interpretation of the data B and C grades  Draws a conclusion with some validity
will be awarded
 Correctly explains or justifies the conclusion interpolation  Makes an attempt to discuss the conclusion in
between the relation to literature values or scientific theory
 Relates the conclusion to appropriate scientific theory criteria for the A
and D grades.  Identifies some weaknesses and limitations in
 Identifies 3 or more key weaknesses and limitations in the experimental procedure the experimental procedure

 Suggests realistic improvements for each weakness/limitation identified  Some realistic improvements suggested

 Compares experimental and literature values

4. Volume of Benedict’s or ethanol to be used DO NOT exceed 2ml/ 2cm3