Lesson 75 of 84 · Scientific Argument
Experiment⭐ 30 XPConservation: Protecting Our Resources (Part 4)
Scientific Argument.
🎯 Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Conservation efforts protect natural resources and biodiversity. Reducing waste, recycling, protecting habitats, and using renewable energy all help preserve Earth's resources.
Key Words
- conclusion
- evidence
- model
Materials Needed
- scissors
- straws
- paper clips
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Steps
Review the background information on Scientific Argument before starting.
Design and build a bridge from newspaper and tape that can hold a textbook. Test it and redesign to make it stronger.
Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.
Create a data table to organize your measurements.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the independent variable?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
Next Smart Experiment
We'll pick an experiment that matches exactly how you're thinking right now.
Share this experiment
Send it to a parent who's looking for a 10-minute kitchen science win.
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