ScientificMethodsIndependentInvestigation

Objective: In thislabyouand yourpartnermust,design andcarry outanexperimentaccurately

usingallstepsinthescientificmethod.

A few ideas ... Which will hold more drops of water: new penny or old pennyandheadsideor
tail side? Youmay alsousebouncyballs, HotWheelscars,tops,yoyos,andothertoysthatare
easilyavailable.

Each group will write a detailed and precise experimental procedure using the worksheet
provided. Before attempting any part of the experiment you must have my permission. If a
group has not addressed possible errors or safety rules, you will rewrite the lab until it meets
withmyapproval.

Please note that you must supply all the necessary supplies that are not already in the
classroom. A total of two class periods will beprovidedforyoutocompletethe experimentation
andwrittenscientificreport.

Part1
You and your partner will submit a short presentation (powerpoint format) using the linkbelow.
Eachgroupwillhave10minutesmaximumtopresenttotheclass.

Presentationsshouldincludethefollowingsections:
Introduction
Clearlystatedhypothesis
Experimentalprocedure
Controls
Dependent/independentvariables
Results
Analysis/conclusion

Youwillreceiveadailygradebaseduponthecontentofyourpresentationandyour
presentationskills.

Submissionduedateis090116

Part2
Use the Independent Investigation Guidelines to thoroughly answer each section of the
worksheet.Thisassignmentwillbemarkedasamajorgradeusingtheattachedrubric.

Submissionduedateis090716