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Melinda Pittis
Lexington School for the Deaf
Summer Research Teacher |
Thomas H. Hintze, Ph.D.
Summer Research Host |
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| How Much Water Can A Penny Hold? | ||||
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Grade Level:
Middle -
High School Subject: Physical Science |
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| The purpose of this activity is to perform a simple experiment to answer the question, “How many drops of water can you put on a penny?” comparing the use of controlled and uncontrolled variables. This is a good activity for middle or younger high school students who have had limited exposure to experimental design. Additionally, students will design their own controlled experiment to answer their own research questions. | ||||
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Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include: |
In this |
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An inquiry level of 4 or 5 |
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| An integrated Internet component | N/A | |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes | |
| Assessments for process skills | Yes | |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use | N/A | |
| Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students | Yes | |
| Proper safety precautions and warnings | Yes |
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