What are the steps of the scientific process n order?
Which step(s) are the most challenging for you? Why?
I can write a testable question to guide our lab exploration.
This means I will collaborate with my team to develop our best testable question.
This means I will get approval from Finn for the first checkpoint (testable question, research, and hypothesis).
POLYMER DESIGN LAB
EQUIPMENT
Safety Goggles
Gloves
Digital Scale
Graduated Measuring Cylinder
Measuring Tape or Yard Stick
Masking Tape
Borax is harmful if inhaled, or if it comes in contact with eyes or skin. Safety gear is required for all group members before your team starts working with materials.
MATERIALS
4 Plastic Cups
1 Plastic Spoon
2 Craft Sticks
up to 15 g Borax
40 g School Glue
60 mL Warm Water
1 Plastic Bag (per student)
2 colors of Food Coloring
2 30 mL Plastic Cups
DEVELOPING YOUR QUESTION
There are two active ingredients that are used to make the polymer for bouncy balls
Polyvinyl Acetate
School Glue
Sodium Borate
Borax
Final Note:
The SET-UP PROCEDURE for this lab is given to you. You will cut it out and paste it in your lab notebook. The TEST PROCEDURE will need to be developed and written by each team.