Students will measure the mass of one nickel 10 times on a digital scale precise to milligrams. The results will be statistically analyzed to find the error and uncertainty of the scale.
General Information
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience:
Educators
Instructional Time:
1 Hour(s)
Keywords: Estimated Digit, precision, accuracy, uncertainty, A certain uncertainty, FCR-STEMLEARN, summer institute.
Instructional Component Type(s):
Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s):
Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection:
CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative