Time Required: 150 minutes
In The Lab, students will:

  • Explore the differences between observation and inference.
  • Discover the need for controlled variables and specific procedure in an experiment.
  • Follow a procedure that uses the scientific method to come to valid conclusions, preparing them to write their own procedure in the engineer.
  • Communicate understanding of scientific method.

Standards
MS-ETS1-2
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.