MiniLab: Marshmallows
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HW: Finish the Review #2
CW: MiniLab Report & Review #2
DN: What’s an independent variable?
RESOURCES
Marshmallow MiniLab Sample Data
MiniLab Blank Template Handout
LESSON OUTLINE
5min Students complete the Do Now.
5min Teacher outlines the procedure for the MiniLab.
10min Students collect push up data. (Number of marshmallows caught at different distances.) Students calculate the averages.
5min Students determine the independent variable, dependent variable, constants, hypothesis, and title.
10min Students plot their data; add an appropriate trendline; complete an analysis; and make a prediction for 7.5ft.
5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.