Scientific+Method

=__ ﻿ __ Assignments/Activities: = - After simple notes regarding the steps of the scientific method, I'll show a 15 minute segment of //Mythbusters: Running in the// Rain. Adam and Jamie do a great job of setting up constants and controls for their experiment. Once finished viewing, we discuss the variables and then I have students design their own myth-busting experiment employing the use of ind/dep variables, constants, and a control group.
 * 1) I've attached the 3 slide presentation I show after discussion. One page discusses the assignment itself and another a list of possible idea starters.
 * 2) [[file:Mythbusters.pptx]]
 * 3) I have the first season of //Mythbusters//, so if you'd like to borrow this specific episode or any others, just let me know.
 * 4) Some ideas may be testable in class. Last semester the students wanted to test microwave popcorn to see which brand left the most unpopped kernals. JL

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