experimentation and evaluation

Students will participate in an inquiry-based experiment in which they will design and construct a wooden bridge that can support as much weight as possible given size constraints. A reading self-assessment will be given to students prior to module implementation. The data gained from the...

In this task, students will work in teams and use their current knowledge about acids, bases, and neutralization reactions.

They will design and conduct an experiment to determine the pH of a fictional drug (Relieve IT) intended to relieve cold/flu symptoms and the pH of four unknown...

In this task, students will design, build, and evaluate a model house that demonstrates their mastery of electric circuits.

In this task, students take on the role of a research assistant in a materials lab tasked with testing various materials to determine the best materials to use in a sports helmet to limit the force of impact.

Students will conduct research on what is already known about helmet design,...

In this task, students will play the role of an efficiency expert for Fozzils, a company that specializes in making lightweight and compact foldable dishes, bowls, cups, and spoons for camping and backpacking.

Students will do an inquiry to figure out the best design for the rectangular...

This task uses a new product, Joulies, which claims to help keep hot drinks hot longer. Students will study the change in temperature of an object as it cools and model its temperature as a function of time and use their knowledge of Algebra 2 in order to build a mathematical model of a cooling...

In this task students will perform an investigation to determine if sound or light is a mechanical wave.

To accomplish this, students will:

1. Determine the criteria for what makes something a mechanical wave.
2. Participate in an exploratory lab to collect evidence of the
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In this task students will design and analyze an object made of regular shapes of their choosing. They will specifically analyze how changing the object's dimensions based on a set of self-created equations affects the properties of that object. They will then produce a poster to display their...

In this task, students will work in teams to make biodiesel fuel and analyze its properties to compare it to other fuels available. They will manage a budget to produce and advertise their fuel. Students will apply their understanding of chemical reactions and interactions to possibly modify the...

In this task, students investigate casino games and create their own game to pitch to Caesar's Palace Casino. 

This project will introduce students to their first time writing a statistical analysis paper and collecting their own data.

First, students will practice sampling using a random number generator to understand sampling methods and how to choose the best methods.

Second, students...