Science
– SNC2P
Scientific Inquiry – Paper Airplane Investigation
Investigation: Paper Airplanes
NAME:____________________
Overall Expectation
By the end of this course students will:
Demonstrate scientific investigation skills in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analyzing and interpreting, and communicating).
In this investigation you will be looking for the optimal design of a paper airplane.
Make sure to follow the scientific inquiry process as closely as possible.
Problem:
What is the best way to create a paper plane so that it will fly the furthest?
Variables:
Identify 3 different independent variables in this investigation, then chose one of the variables that you will study in your investigation.
1
2
3
I will study how affects the a paper airplane flies.
Independent Variable Dependent Variable
Hypothesis:
If _______________ is related to __________________, then as the ______________ is
Dependent Variable Independent Variable Independent Variable
(increased/decreased) the __________________ will (increase/decrease), because:
Dependent Variable
Plan/Procedure:
Plan out the steps that you will take to study how your independent variable affects how far the plane flies.
Henley, 2016
Science
– SNC2P
Scientific Inquiry
– Paper Airplane Investigation
Results:
Independent
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Distance
Observations:
Conclusion:
Trial 4 Trial 5
Henley, 2016
Science
– SNC2P
Scientific Inquiry – Paper Airplane Investigation
Investigation: Paper Airplanes
Specific
Expectation:
By the end of this course students will: formulate scientific questions about observed relationships, ideas, problems, and/or issues, make predictions, and/or formulate hypotheses to focus inquiries or research; conduct inquiries, controlling some variables, adapting or extending procedures as required, and using standard equipment and materials safely, accurately, and effectively, to collect observations and data;
Comments:
Remedial: Requires Remediation - (0 to 45%)
Level 1: Below Expectations - (50 to 59%)
Level 2: Approaching Expectations - (60 to 69%)
NAME:_____________________
Level 3
Meets Expectations
(70 to 85%)
Variables chosen show complete thought into their effect on the flight of the paper plane and are effectively incorporated into the hypothesis statement;
Procedure developed for the investigation shows complete thought in considering proper control, accurate recording, and effective analysis to confirm or refute the original hypothesis.
Level 4
Exceeds Expectations
(86 to 100%)
Henley, 2016
