A Certain Uncertainty

Students will measure the mass of one nickel 10 times on a digital scale precise to milligrams. The results will be statistically analyzed to find the error and uncertainty of the scale.
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: Estimated Digit, precision, accuracy, uncertainty, A certain uncertainty, FCR-STEMLEARN, summer institute.
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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