Whirligig – The Importance of Repetition and Replication in Experiments

Students write a procedure and conduct an investigation that helps them to differentiate replication from repetition. Students drop the whirligig 3-5 times and record how long it takes to fall to the ground.
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Repetition, Replication, graph, x and y axes,
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Instructional Technique
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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