Mystery tube (black box-Berkley) (Casey Hayes)

Author

Casey Hayes

Principle(s) Illustrated

• Students explore observations and hypothesis generation.

• Introductory experiment

• Modeling

• Collaboration

Standards

• NGSS Science & engineering standards

  • Analyzing and Interpreting Data

  • Constructing Explanations

• NGSS Cross-cutting concept standards

  • Cause and Effect

• Questioning Script

Prior knowledge & experience:

They assume nothing, but know that bad observations lead to bad hypothesis and even poor experimentation. Students are developing their knowledge of real world events and developing the scientific structure that has unity among all individuals.

• Start with observations and operational definition so that students are on the same page

• Have students predict what is happening inside the container (After test questions)

• Students will have a chance to look at the device and test their hypothesis.

• Draw and model predictions

• Gallery walk to break down presentation.

Root question:

Why is this happening, and how can you predict what is happening based on evidence and observations. How is this like biology and other sciences?

Target response:

• Written instruction or blue print of what is inside the bottle.

• Generate hypothesis

• Test hypothesis

Common Misconceptions:

Magic, Aliens

Photographs and Movies

References

http://undsci.berkeley.edu/lessons/mystery_tubes.html