Measuring+Acceleration+Lab

Measure acceleration and use this measurement to answer a question that you develop. Answer your question using the scientific method and communicate your results with a group poster. (Materials immediately on hand are two different sized ball bearings, a ramp, a meterstick, and a stopwatch.)

Step 1 (Focus Prompt) Acceleration Lab 1

Step 2 (Produce lots of questions) Acceleration Lab 2

Step 3 (Improve questions) Acceleration Lab 3

Step 4 (Prioritize your questions and write a hypothesis) Acceleration Lab 4

Step 5 (Answer your question using the scientific method) Acceleration Lab 5
 * Design an experiment with controlled parameters to test your hypothesis. Write instructions on how to do your experiment.
 * Measure and record data.
 * Interpret your data
 * Draw conclusions
 * Communicate your results. (Group Poster)

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Acceleration Lab