EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
This is a Head-to-Head event. A winner is recognized for each 30
minute session, also receiving points toward their overall score.
Description: Use a given set of materials to design an experiment based on the scientific method.
Number of Participants: 2
The Competition:
1. Students will be given a set of unknown materials.
2. Using the materials, students will have to design an experiment and carry it out from start to finish.
3. Students will be provided with a blank lap report that follows the
steps of the scientific method (question, hypothesis, materials,
method, results, conclusion).
4. Students will need to develop a testable question using the provided
materials, fill out the lab report, and conduct a simple experiment
that will yield results.
Scoring:
1. Students will be scored using a rubric. Click here for rubric.
2. Judges will be looking for:
a. A testable question
b. A reasonable hypothesis
c. Inclusion of all necessary materials
d. Precise and repeatable method
e. Validity of results
f. Well developed conclusion
3. Points will be deducted if students do not clean up their area upon completion.
