Activity set #5: Testing Our Conceptual Model

Preliminary check of our prediction and model
 
 •Giant Pendulum Swing w/ Fire Department Ladder Truck
 
 •Count together the number of periods of a 1 meter pendulum in a 1 meter, 4 meter, 9 meter, 16 meter and 25 meter pendulum.

Introduction to new analytic tools

• Constructing a Data Table and Calculated Columns in Notebook and LoggerPro. Teacher led with projector.

•  Completing Experimental Description Page. With diagrams for all measured quantities, values for all constant parameters, diagrams and equations defining each calculated quantity, example calculations for each calculated quantity.

• Using CPO timers. Teacher led quick demo with reference page handout for debugging problems.

•  Data collection, Graphical Analysis and Upload of Parameters into class spreadsheet for MetaAnalysis.

 
 Small group whiteboarding task w/ student and teacher led discussion circle:
 

•  Summarize a pattern contained in your board and/or the class. Focus on a key insight that your board can communicate and support clearly. Look for relations between relations and other patterns that are surprising, important or just make sense.