MiniLab: Marshmallows

Trends In Data
Written By Gachuzee

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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 marshmallow data. (Number of marshmallows out of 10 caught at different distances.) Students calculate the averages for 5, 10, 15 and 20ft .

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.

Gachuzee
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