MiniLab: Bead Balancing

QUICK VIEW

• CW: Completed Bead Balancing MiniLab Report.

• DN: Label p75-78 as ‘Do Now’ sections.

• Reminders: Quiz on biodiversity this Wednesday.

RESOURCES

Bead Balancing Sample Data

MiniLab Blank Template Handout

LESSON OUTLINE

5min Students complete the Do Now.

10min Teacher outlines the procedure for the MiniLab.

15min Students collect bead balancing data. (Length of finger & # of beads balanced on finger.)

5min Students calculate the averages.

5min Students determine the independent variable, dependent variable, constants, hypothesis, and title.

5min Students plot their data; add an appropriate trendline; complete an analysis; and make a prediction for an untested length. (Try 70mm, 80mm, or 100mm.)

5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.