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Student Designed Scientific Experiment. E-Portfolio Unit 1 Assessment. Now that you have reviewed the scientific method and that you understand what scientific inquiry is all about, it’s your turn.
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E-Portfolio Unit 1 Assessment • Now that you have reviewed the scientific method and that you understand what scientific inquiry is all about, it’s your turn. • For your portfolio assignment, you will do a simple experiment following the scientific method and documenting the process via a PowerPoint presentation or a video using Movie Maker. • Your final project will be placed on your ePortfolio.
Title: Consumer Testing • The first step is to ask a question about something that you want to understand better or that you want to test out. Some sample questions are offered below but feel free to ask your own question. Be sure it is something that you can test in 45 to 60 minutes though. • a. Oreo Cookie Challenge - Do Double-Stuff Oreos actually have double the stuffing or regular oreos? • b. Are Bounty paper towels more absorbent than generic paper towels? • c. How does surface are of a candy affect how quickly it dissolves in water? • d. Many gum brands claim that they have the longest lasting flavor. Design and conduct an experiment to determine what type of gum has the longest lasting flavor?
Post your question • 2. Then record your question on Edmodo and ask your peers for their thoughts about the hypothesis. Next class you will log on to Edmodo before you begin to design your experiment to get their feedback. Then you will design your experiment and conduct it the following block.