Step 1: Watch the "Swinging Bowling Ball of Death" video.
Step 2: Make a copy and complete the Studio Overview Reflection
Step 3: Submit to Slate when complete
SCI 1: Lead a Scientific Investigation
1.2 I can formulate a hypothesis
1.3 I can define and analyze variables
1.4 I can plan and organize an investigation
1.5 I can organize and strengthen the plan
1.6 I can test the prediction
1.7 I can iterate using the results
SCI 2: Analyze and Interpret Data
2.1 Make meaning of data collected
2.2 Represent data
SCI 3 Develop and Use Models
3.1 Create a model to represent a system
3.2 Use the model to communicate ideas
3.3 Evaluate and Refine Models
SCI 4 Technical Writing
4.1 Construct Evidence-Based Explanations
4.2 Identify and use appropriate text structure for the purpose
4.3 Follow writing conventions
Because this studio allows you to complete ALL of the science competencies in one time, you will have several Performance Tasks, such as:
Creating and executing your own investigation about Pendulums
Analyzing your data and creating a proper graph
Developing a Model. From the very beginning, you will begin to develop a model about some aspect of the pendulums and will develop a final model that shows the relationships between at least 2 systems.
Writing a technical paper about the topic
Overall, your products above should demonstrate that you have deepened your learning of the subject and show your own unique perspectives and deeper questions.