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Presenting Results

Presenting Results

An important part of science is to show other scientists your experiments and your results. Here you will find some ways to present your work.
Graph It is a diagram that shows the relation between two or more sets of measurements.
Fact sheet It is a document presenting key data in a concise way.
Infographic It is the visual representation of data to make information easily understandable.
Poster It is a large notice to stick on a wall. It may include text and images to be eye-catching and informative.
Slideshow It is a presentation made of still images shown one after another on a screen.
Research project paper It is a written document to support a research on a particular topic.

Activity 1

1. Complete the words with the missing letters
G R H Have you already got the idea?
F C S H E T
N F G P I C
O S E
L D S O W
R E E C O E T P P R

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Activity 2

2. Now listen to the definitions and try to complete them. There is also an example of each way to present results.

Graph

Slideshow

Infographic

It is a that shows the relation between two or more sets of .

It is a made of still shown one after another on a screen.

It is the visual of data to make easily understandable.

Graph

Infographic

Fact sheet

Poster

Research project paper

It is a presenting key in a concise way.

It is a large to stick on a wall. It may include text and images to be eye-catching and .

It is a written to a research on a particular topic.

(This is a video to show which parts a research project paper should contain)


Fact Sheet

Poster

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Activity 3

3. Listen to the definitions and write the type of presentation they are describing.
 
 

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Activity 4

4. Listen to the definitions and mark with an X the word they are defining.
Infographic Fact Graph
Fact sheet Slideshow Poster
Slideshow Poster Fact sheet
Research project paper Graph Infographic
Poster Fact sheet Slideshow
Graph Poster Research project paper

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Activity 5

There are some different types of graphs. Here you have some. Have a look so that you use them in the science class.

Bar chart

Bar chart

Pie chart

Pie chart

Flow chart

Flow chart

Line graph

Line graph

Multi line graph

Multi line graph

Hierarchy diagram

         Hierarchy diagram

1. Use this link to find the characteristics of each type of graph and write them in your notebook.

2. Look at the following images and write what type of graphs they are.

  

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Activity 6

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE. Look at these two articles and pay attention to their structure. Then write these words in the order they appear in the articles: abstract, methods, title, dicussion, results, author, references, glossary, conclusion, introduction.
Article 1Why is the world's most expensive fungus disappearing?. Kelly A. Hopping, Stephen M. Chignell, Eric F. Lambin. Science Journal for Teens. (CC-BY) Article 2How do nematodes learn to find a host?. Denis S. Willet, Hans T. Alborn, David I. Saphino-Ilan,Lukasz L. Stelinski. Science Journal for Teens. (CC-BY)

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Extra activity

LAWS AND THEORIES

Laws and theories are tools that scientists use to describe how nature or the universe works. Let's see their differences.

What's the difference between laws and theories? Matt Anticole at Ted Ed. YouTube. (YouTube Standard Licence)

The IAC

Read this text about the IAC.

          

IAC
NOT Telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma. Bob Tubbs. Wikipedia. (Public Domain)

Teide Observatory
Observatorio en Izaña, Teide. Besnier.m. Wikipedia (CC BY)

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias is an international research centre in the Canary Islands, Spain.

It comprises several buildings, including an observatory in Tenerife and another one in La Palma. It is ruled by the Spanish Government, the Government of the Canary Islands, the University of La Laguna and Spain's National Reseach Centre (CSIC). In addition, many European countries and others such as Mexico, the USA and Taiwan also participate in the observatories.

The scientists are working on astrophysical research and technological development but also on research training, university teaching, outreach activities, through its Office for the Publication of Research Results, and educational initiatives for the general public such as technological exhibitions, competitions, radio programs and national and international meetings.

The Canary Islands were chosen to host the observatories because of the quality of their night skies, which is protected by law and continually monitored. Besides, the fact that the observatories are over 2,400 metres above sea level helps to avoid clouds.

Mark with an X the correct ending to make true statements according to the text.
1. The Instituto de  Astrofísica de Canarias... 2. The Instituto de  Astrofísica de Canarias...
is based on an island. a. mainly focuses on chemistry projects.
is ruled by European countries. b. is only related to astrophysics.
is a place to develop physics. c. involves several areas of knowledge, relation and education.   
includes two observatories. d. is based on the importance of European countries.
3. The Canary Islands were chosen to host the observatories because... 4. The educational activities are aimed to ...
a. they are surrounded by water. a. the most intelligent university students.
b. there are many countries around. b. everybody.
c. the sky has a great quality c. primary school children.
d. the stars seem nearer d. astrophysics researchers.

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