Activator- (Hands-On Activity)
Ideas for activators can be found on :http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/handson.html or www.google.com and type in "hand-on activities"
Once an activator has been found, it must be approved and ONE change must be made. If 2 or more changes made, then you will receive and "A"!
Use the following Scientific Investigation Review (scientific method) to perform your activator:
Once an activator has been found, it must be approved and ONE change must be made. If 2 or more changes made, then you will receive and "A"!
Use the following Scientific Investigation Review (scientific method) to perform your activator:
Amount of Points: Step or Method: What it Includes:
10 pts Question/Problem Ask a question you can answer by performing an experiment
9 pts Do Research Learn as much as you can about the experiment topic.
10 pts Form a hypothesis Suggest an "answer" to the question that can be tested by an experiment
Usually and "If and Then" statement.
30 pts Design and Experiment Decide whats steps you need to test your hypothesis. Figure out what
equipment you need. Create a model (drawing), if necessary. ALSO,
identify the variables you need in the experiment.
*Independent- (what the scientist (you) changes or manipulates)
*Dependent -(what happens as a result of the changes made by the scientist)
*Control variables- are substances that MUST remain the same in order to have
reliable results.
10 pts Gather or Collect Data Record your observations, this may include taking measurements,
drawings or tables
see http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createAgraph
10 pts Analyze data & Conclude Examine data to see if the hypothesis correctly answers the question or
solves the problem.
10 pts Communicate the results Share your results with you class and receive their feedback
10 pts Question/Problem Ask a question you can answer by performing an experiment
9 pts Do Research Learn as much as you can about the experiment topic.
10 pts Form a hypothesis Suggest an "answer" to the question that can be tested by an experiment
Usually and "If and Then" statement.
30 pts Design and Experiment Decide whats steps you need to test your hypothesis. Figure out what
equipment you need. Create a model (drawing), if necessary. ALSO,
identify the variables you need in the experiment.
*Independent- (what the scientist (you) changes or manipulates)
*Dependent -(what happens as a result of the changes made by the scientist)
*Control variables- are substances that MUST remain the same in order to have
reliable results.
10 pts Gather or Collect Data Record your observations, this may include taking measurements,
drawings or tables
see http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createAgraph
10 pts Analyze data & Conclude Examine data to see if the hypothesis correctly answers the question or
solves the problem.
10 pts Communicate the results Share your results with you class and receive their feedback