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Follow the Catalyst rules to excel in science class: Never use more than one microphone, Insist on a safe space, Come prepared, Habitually seek evidence, and Employ academic language. Learn about variables in science and complete a mission to create the best paper airplane. Answer an exit ticket about defining variables and discussing possible variables in an experiment about stress levels and grades. ###
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We have some rules… N– Never more than one mic I – Insist on a safe space C – Come to class prepared H – Habitually seek evidence E – Employ academic language
Variables in science • Scientists conduct experiments to answer questions • A variable is anything that can change during an experiment • Sometimes, scientists change variables on purpose, and sometimes variables change on their own
Mission: • Make the BEST paper airplane that you can, using the paper at your desk. 2. Write your name, house and hall on the airplane.
Exit Ticket 1. In your own words, define variable. 2. Imagine you conduct an experiment on how stress level affects students’ grades. What are three possible variablesthat you might encounter in this experiment?