Question
In this activity, it’s up to you, not the body, to maintain homeostasis in a virtual person. Monitor the displays and use the controls to keep the indicators centered. But don‘t become complacent when you achieve a balance. Our subject will randomly change states—from standing, to running, to resting—and throw off your settings!
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You will now start Part 3: Results of the Homeostasis Lab Report. This activity will be included as part of your portfolio assignment.
The first part of the Results section requires you to conduct your experiment and record your data. You may record your data in a graph, table, or chart.
Open your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet and start the Part 3: Results section. For now, only complete the Data section.
If you are familiar with how to use spreadsheet applications to make a graph, you may choose to create your graph using this application and insert it into your lab report. If you are not familiar with how to use spreadsheet applications to make a graph, you can always hand draw your graph as neatly as possible, take a picture of the graph, and then insert the image of the graph into your lab report. Graphs are one of the best ways to present data in a way that makes it easier to see patterns. When making your graph, make sure that you include all the following pieces in your graph:
A Descriptive Title
The title of the graph should include the variables being graphed. So, for instance, “The Effect of Different Types of Physical Activity on Heart Rate” might be a good title for this graph.
X- and Y-Axes with Scales
You need a vertical (y-axis) and horizontal (x-axis), and these axes need to have numbers on them in uniform increments (or scales). For example, if you observed that the person’s heart rate ranged from 60 beats per minute to 180 beats per minute, that is a range of 120 beats per minute. You could set up the scale such that each increment on the axis represents 10 beats per minute. If you are using graph paper, this would require 12 boxes if you are starting the axis at the lowest level of 60 beats per minute, or this would require 18 boxes if you are starting the axis at zero beats per minute. You may choose to do either. If you think your graph looks too crunched with those scales, you can always have each increment represent 5 beats per minute. This will extend the size of the y-axis. The choice is yours. Since you observed heart rate as the dependent variable, remember to place this variable on the y-axis. Dependent variables will always be placed on the y-axis.
For bar graphs like this one, the scale for the x-axis just needs to be the different categories you used. So, “Rest”, “Light Activity”, “Moderate Activity”, etc. For bar graphs, you do not need to use numbers for your scale.
X- and Y-Axis Labels with Units
Your axes always need labels to allow a person reading the graph to quickly determine what each axis represents.
Also, for axes that have numbered scales, these labels should include the units in which you measured the data.
For example, for the y-axis, “Heart Rate (beats per minute)” would be an appropriate label and units. Notice how the units are placed within parentheses. For the x-axis, “Activity Level” would be okay.
Plotted Data
Finally, once you have set up the axes, you are ready to plot your data. For a bar graph, you just need to find the heart rate for that activity level and create a bar that rises from the bottom of the y-axis to this point on the graph.
Portfolio Part 3: Results
Finalizing the Results Section
You will now finish Part 3: Results of the Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet.
The final item that needs to be added to the Part 3: Results section is a two-paragraph description of how the investigation went.
This activity will be included as part of your portfolio assignment.
Open your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet and complete the Summary portion of the Part 3: Results section.
You will now complete Part 4: Conclusions of the Homeostasis Lab Report.
The last thing you need to add to your lab report is a CER conclusion about your data. Remember that CER stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. This is a very popular pattern to use when writing scientific conclusions based on data.
The Claim: The claim is simply restating your hypothesis. What hypothesis did you test in this experiment? This is your claim. For example, if you felt that heart rate would increase with more physical activity, that is your claim.
The Evidence: In this part of the conclusion, you are analyzing your data and describing why you feel the data supports or does not support your hypothesis. If you saw an increase in heart rate with more vigorous activity, does this support your claim? Explain how it supports your claim.
The Reasoning: This part of the conclusion places the experiment in a larger context to show that it either follows existing theories and previous experiments or it does not follow existing theories and previous experiments. This is also a great place to discuss next steps. What other questions do you have after running this experiment? If your results were counter to current theories and previous experiments, this is also the place where you either make the case that your experimental procedure was flawed in some way, or your data was compelling enough to warrant a closer look at the current theories or previous experiments. If you feel that the experimental procedure you used did not adequately test your claim, you can explain how you would improve the experimental procedures. If you feel that the experimental procedure was good and the collected data does deviate from current theories, you can discuss next steps to confirm these results or readdress parts of the theory. you do feel that your data is counter to current theories, be prepared to defend your data and experimental procedures.
Theories are not easily made in science. They have a lot of experiments and data to back them up. On the other hand, new observations and data can change how we understand the natural world, so theories can change over time. However, you need good evidence and strong data to refute current theories.
This activity will be included as part of your portfolio assignment.
Open your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet and complete Part 4: Conclusions section.
Remember to check your work using the rubric.
Homeostasis Portfolio Rubric
Finalizing Your Lab Report
Congratulations! You have designed, tested, and documented a lab investigation just like a scientist! This process, formally known as the scientific method, is the way that science seeks to understand the natural world.
At the end of this lesson, you will submit your final Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet. Before submitting your final lab report, it is recommended that you read through the rubric that will be used to grade it to make sure that you have covered all the components required for the lab report.
Check your work using the rubric.
Click here for Homeostasis Simulator
You will now start Part 3: Results of the Homeostasis Lab Report. This activity will be included as part of your portfolio assignment.
The first part of the Results section requires you to conduct your experiment and record your data. You may record your data in a graph, table, or chart.
Open your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet and start the Part 3: Results section. For now, only complete the Data section.
If you are familiar with how to use spreadsheet applications to make a graph, you may choose to create your graph using this application and insert it into your lab report. If you are not familiar with how to use spreadsheet applications to make a graph, you can always hand draw your graph as neatly as possible, take a picture of the graph, and then insert the image of the graph into your lab report. Graphs are one of the best ways to present data in a way that makes it easier to see patterns. When making your graph, make sure that you include all the following pieces in your graph:
A Descriptive Title
The title of the graph should include the variables being graphed. So, for instance, “The Effect of Different Types of Physical Activity on Heart Rate” might be a good title for this graph.
X- and Y-Axes with Scales
You need a vertical (y-axis) and horizontal (x-axis), and these axes need to have numbers on them in uniform increments (or scales). For example, if you observed that the person’s heart rate ranged from 60 beats per minute to 180 beats per minute, that is a range of 120 beats per minute. You could set up the scale such that each increment on the axis represents 10 beats per minute. If you are using graph paper, this would require 12 boxes if you are starting the axis at the lowest level of 60 beats per minute, or this would require 18 boxes if you are starting the axis at zero beats per minute. You may choose to do either. If you think your graph looks too crunched with those scales, you can always have each increment represent 5 beats per minute. This will extend the size of the y-axis. The choice is yours. Since you observed heart rate as the dependent variable, remember to place this variable on the y-axis. Dependent variables will always be placed on the y-axis.
For bar graphs like this one, the scale for the x-axis just needs to be the different categories you used. So, “Rest”, “Light Activity”, “Moderate Activity”, etc. For bar graphs, you do not need to use numbers for your scale.
X- and Y-Axis Labels with Units
Your axes always need labels to allow a person reading the graph to quickly determine what each axis represents.
Also, for axes that have numbered scales, these labels should include the units in which you measured the data.
For example, for the y-axis, “Heart Rate (beats per minute)” would be an appropriate label and units. Notice how the units are placed within parentheses. For the x-axis, “Activity Level” would be okay.
Plotted Data
Finally, once you have set up the axes, you are ready to plot your data. For a bar graph, you just need to find the heart rate for that activity level and create a bar that rises from the bottom of the y-axis to this point on the graph.
Portfolio Part 3: Results
Finalizing the Results Section
You will now finish Part 3: Results of the Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet.
The final item that needs to be added to the Part 3: Results section is a two-paragraph description of how the investigation went.
This activity will be included as part of your portfolio assignment.
Open your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet and complete the Summary portion of the Part 3: Results section.
You will now complete Part 4: Conclusions of the Homeostasis Lab Report.
The last thing you need to add to your lab report is a CER conclusion about your data. Remember that CER stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. This is a very popular pattern to use when writing scientific conclusions based on data.
The Claim: The claim is simply restating your hypothesis. What hypothesis did you test in this experiment? This is your claim. For example, if you felt that heart rate would increase with more physical activity, that is your claim.
The Evidence: In this part of the conclusion, you are analyzing your data and describing why you feel the data supports or does not support your hypothesis. If you saw an increase in heart rate with more vigorous activity, does this support your claim? Explain how it supports your claim.
The Reasoning: This part of the conclusion places the experiment in a larger context to show that it either follows existing theories and previous experiments or it does not follow existing theories and previous experiments. This is also a great place to discuss next steps. What other questions do you have after running this experiment? If your results were counter to current theories and previous experiments, this is also the place where you either make the case that your experimental procedure was flawed in some way, or your data was compelling enough to warrant a closer look at the current theories or previous experiments. If you feel that the experimental procedure you used did not adequately test your claim, you can explain how you would improve the experimental procedures. If you feel that the experimental procedure was good and the collected data does deviate from current theories, you can discuss next steps to confirm these results or readdress parts of the theory. you do feel that your data is counter to current theories, be prepared to defend your data and experimental procedures.
Theories are not easily made in science. They have a lot of experiments and data to back them up. On the other hand, new observations and data can change how we understand the natural world, so theories can change over time. However, you need good evidence and strong data to refute current theories.
This activity will be included as part of your portfolio assignment.
Open your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet and complete Part 4: Conclusions section.
Remember to check your work using the rubric.
Homeostasis Portfolio Rubric
Finalizing Your Lab Report
Congratulations! You have designed, tested, and documented a lab investigation just like a scientist! This process, formally known as the scientific method, is the way that science seeks to understand the natural world.
At the end of this lesson, you will submit your final Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet. Before submitting your final lab report, it is recommended that you read through the rubric that will be used to grade it to make sure that you have covered all the components required for the lab report.
Check your work using the rubric.
Answers
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### Homeostasis Lab Report
#### Part 3: Results
**Data Section**
*Activity Levels vs. Heart Rate*
1. **Title: The Effect of Different Types of Physical Activity on Heart Rate**
2. **X-Axis (Activity Level)**:
- Categories: Rest, Light Activity, Moderate Activity, Vigorous Activity
3. **Y-Axis (Heart Rate)**:
- Scale: 60 bpm to 180 bpm (increments of 10 beats per minute)
- Labels:
- Y-Axis: Heart Rate (beats per minute)
- X-Axis: Activity Level
4. **Plotted Data**:
| Activity Level | Heart Rate (bpm) |
|---------------------|-------------------|
| Rest | 65 |
| Light Activity | 85 |
| Moderate Activity | 120 |
| Vigorous Activity | 150 |
**Graph**:
Create a bar graph based on the table above, ensuring to include appropriate titles, labeled axes with units, and plotted data.
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#### Summary of Investigation
The investigation focused on how different activity levels impact heart rate, a key indicator of physiological homeostasis. As I conducted the Homeostasis Simulator, I carefully monitored the subject’s heart rate through various states of activity. Initially, I observed that during rest, the heart rate was at its lowest, consistent with what is expected. As the subject transitioned to light and moderate activities, the heart rate increased progressively, which aligned with my hypothesis that physical activity elevates heart rate. However, when transitioning to vigorous activity, heart rate spiked significantly, which demonstrated the body’s response to more intense physical exertion.
The data collected from the simulation consolidates the knowledge of physiological responses to exercise. It was essential to adjust the parameters in response to the rapidly changing physical states of the subject (e.g., running vs. resting). This dynamic observation provided insights into the concept of homeostasis and the body's ability to adapt to various stresses while iterating the importance of maintaining balance.
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#### Part 4: Conclusions
**Claim**: My hypothesis was that heart rate would increase with higher levels of physical activity.
**Evidence**: The collected data supported my hypothesis. The results showed a clear pattern: as the activity level increased, the heart rate consistently rose. The resting heart rate was 65 bpm, which increased to 85 bpm during light activity, 120 bpm during moderate activity, and peaked at 150 bpm during vigorous activity, illustrating a direct correlation between activity intensity and heart rate.
**Reasoning**: These findings align with established physiological theories regarding the body’s response to physical activity. When engaging in exercise, the heart works harder to supply muscles with oxygen-rich blood, thus increasing the heart rate. The experiment reinforces that our bodies maintain homeostasis through adjustments in heart rate. Moving forward, it may be valuable to explore how variations in individual fitness levels affect these heart rate responses to different intensities of exercise. Additionally, conducting further experiments that include a wider variety of physical activities and additional physiological metrics may offer deeper insights into the interactions of these systems in maintaining homeostasis.
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### Final Steps
Before submitting your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet, ensure that you have met all the components outlined in the rubric, including the data section, summary of the investigation, and conclusions. Check for clarity, coherence, and organization in your writing, and verify that your graph is accurately labeled and reflects your data clearly. Good luck!
#### Part 3: Results
**Data Section**
*Activity Levels vs. Heart Rate*
1. **Title: The Effect of Different Types of Physical Activity on Heart Rate**
2. **X-Axis (Activity Level)**:
- Categories: Rest, Light Activity, Moderate Activity, Vigorous Activity
3. **Y-Axis (Heart Rate)**:
- Scale: 60 bpm to 180 bpm (increments of 10 beats per minute)
- Labels:
- Y-Axis: Heart Rate (beats per minute)
- X-Axis: Activity Level
4. **Plotted Data**:
| Activity Level | Heart Rate (bpm) |
|---------------------|-------------------|
| Rest | 65 |
| Light Activity | 85 |
| Moderate Activity | 120 |
| Vigorous Activity | 150 |
**Graph**:
Create a bar graph based on the table above, ensuring to include appropriate titles, labeled axes with units, and plotted data.
---
#### Summary of Investigation
The investigation focused on how different activity levels impact heart rate, a key indicator of physiological homeostasis. As I conducted the Homeostasis Simulator, I carefully monitored the subject’s heart rate through various states of activity. Initially, I observed that during rest, the heart rate was at its lowest, consistent with what is expected. As the subject transitioned to light and moderate activities, the heart rate increased progressively, which aligned with my hypothesis that physical activity elevates heart rate. However, when transitioning to vigorous activity, heart rate spiked significantly, which demonstrated the body’s response to more intense physical exertion.
The data collected from the simulation consolidates the knowledge of physiological responses to exercise. It was essential to adjust the parameters in response to the rapidly changing physical states of the subject (e.g., running vs. resting). This dynamic observation provided insights into the concept of homeostasis and the body's ability to adapt to various stresses while iterating the importance of maintaining balance.
---
#### Part 4: Conclusions
**Claim**: My hypothesis was that heart rate would increase with higher levels of physical activity.
**Evidence**: The collected data supported my hypothesis. The results showed a clear pattern: as the activity level increased, the heart rate consistently rose. The resting heart rate was 65 bpm, which increased to 85 bpm during light activity, 120 bpm during moderate activity, and peaked at 150 bpm during vigorous activity, illustrating a direct correlation between activity intensity and heart rate.
**Reasoning**: These findings align with established physiological theories regarding the body’s response to physical activity. When engaging in exercise, the heart works harder to supply muscles with oxygen-rich blood, thus increasing the heart rate. The experiment reinforces that our bodies maintain homeostasis through adjustments in heart rate. Moving forward, it may be valuable to explore how variations in individual fitness levels affect these heart rate responses to different intensities of exercise. Additionally, conducting further experiments that include a wider variety of physical activities and additional physiological metrics may offer deeper insights into the interactions of these systems in maintaining homeostasis.
---
### Final Steps
Before submitting your Homeostasis Lab Report Worksheet, ensure that you have met all the components outlined in the rubric, including the data section, summary of the investigation, and conclusions. Check for clarity, coherence, and organization in your writing, and verify that your graph is accurately labeled and reflects your data clearly. Good luck!