Investigating Variables

In this inquiry lesson, students will design an experiment to answer the question "How do different surfaces affect the bounce of a ping pong ball?" Students will collect and analyze data as well as identify controls and variables in a scientific experiment.

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: variables, scientific method, nature of science

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.5.N.1.Pa.2

Recognize that people use observation and actions to get answers to questions about the natural world.

SC.5.N.1.Su.3

Recognize that experiments can be repeated with other groups.

SC.5.N.1.Su.4

Recognize ways that scientific evidence can be collected, such as by observing or measuring.

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