Creating an Earth Model Lab Using the Scientific Method for Young Minds

     Using the Scientific Method discussed in class, develop an activity in which younger students create a model of the Earth as a project.  When researching your idea and background, gather at least (2+) references. Also include at least (1+) measurements, as discussed in class: temperatures, forces, or amounts.    

Outline

Title Page: “Title”, Names (First with Last), School, Date, (Centered/Middle of Page)

Background:

- Problem Question (at the beginning “state” a question about what you want answered (?))

- Research/Information (based on 2+ references)

- Hypothesis (at the end “state” a specific, educated statement that can be tested (.))   

Procedure: “Title” (you may have to revise this section of your assignment after it is completed)

- Materials “Title” (everything, prioritize, quantity, detailed, metric)

- Steps “Title” (numbered, complete sentences, proper grammar, detailed, metric)

Results: “Title” (lab findings)

Create a list of 10 questions for your students to answer (you must have a key):

- Have some questions be Qualitative *

- Have some questions be Quantitative *

- Have at least one question involving them drawing/creating an Illustration *

* Qualitative: Use descriptive and detailed explanations (complete sentences, proper grammar, and no “it”, pronouns or proper names).

           - Nothing about hypothesis, materials, steps, feels or opinions; just the facts

* Quantitative: Use of number(s), percentage(s), fraction(s), etc. to explain the findings.

                         - Mathematical means of explaining your data.

* Illustrative: Use of a graph/table/picture to highlight the findings.

           - Must be recognized by using, ie. (See Figure) and include a description under the illustration.

Conclusion: “Title” (paragraph for the lab)

Have your students write a conclusion paragraph by addressing each of the following:

- Restate “the” problem question (?)

- Restate “the” hypothesis (.)

- Was “the” hypothesis supported or refuted?  If refuted, tell WHY; not “because”? - ie Start off by writing… The hypothesis was …

- What unforeseen event(s) happened? - ie Start off by writing… An unforeseen event was …

- What improvement(s) could have been made? - ie Start off by writing…  An improvement that could be made for this lab would be…

- State a “springboard question” (followed by a question mark) - ie Similar to the problem question; what other similar study could be done? (Just a question; do not answer)

Reference Page: “Title”

- In alphabetical order list all references used to gather background

- Nothing is to be underlined or hyperlinked

- Feel free to use an online reference maker (ie Scribbr) use APA version

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