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Scientific Method lab and Engineering design process back to school activities

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Are you looking for engaging activities that will get students thinking and acting like scientists? These two inquiry investigations using the scientific method and engineering design process are great back to school science activities. Students can use the engineering design process to create the best coffee cup and then practice the scientific method as they test which paper towel is the best.

What will students be doing during these scientific method and engineering design process activities? 

  • Researching and brainstorming on what is needed for a great coffee cup
  • building and iterating
  • Hypothesizing and designing
  • Recording data and observations
  • Analyzing and drawing conclusins

What teachers like you are saying about these scientific method and engineering design process activities:

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"my middle school classes had a blast with this. they are little shy so it was a great way to get them to have fun and explain their product. great ice breaker!"

What is included in these scientific method and engineering design process activities:

✅ Two different inquiry investigations (Creative Cup Competition and Consumer Testing: best paper towel)

✅ Student handouts and instructions

✅ Teacher guide for both

✅ grading rubric

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NGSSMS-ETS1-4
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
NGSSMS-ETS1-3
Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

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