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Tossed Objects: Testing Models with Integrity and Uncertainty Analysis (2 parts)Vetted

Rachel Scherr

Lauren Bauman

Adrian Madsen

Students test whether air resistance affects a tossed object's acceleration, using iterative experiment design, uncertainty analysis, and scientific integrity practices over two lab sessions.

Make and Use PredictionsCompare Uncertain MeasurementsReduce UncertaintyRefine and Expand ProceduresMitigate Experimental BiasQuantify Uncertainty

Stretchy Objects: Discovering When Hooke's Law Applies and When It FailsVetted

Rachel Scherr

Lauren Bauman

Adrian Madsen

Students find the limits—not confirmation—of Hooke's Law for everyday objects, making all experimental decisions and building skills in design, uncertainty analysis, and scientific argumentation.

Design ProceduresRefine and Expand ProceduresMitigate Experimental BiasQuantify UncertaintyVisualize DataFit Models to DataDetermine Relationships

Magnets & Motors Vetted

Rachel Scherr

Lauren Bauman

Adrian Madsen

Students build magnetism concepts hands-on, practice scientific integrity through the Millikan case study, and learn to critique and craft research questions for independent investigation.

Visualize DataMitigate Experimental BiasQuantify UncertaintyPresent WorkArticulate a Research Question