Flipping for Science!

The 4th and 5th grade scientists in room 302 FLIPPED for this activity. Students used the scientific method to discover if a 1/3 full or 2/3 full water bottle will result in more upright landings. After setting the purpose for the experiment, we did some quick research about water bottle flipping. Next, students wrote their hypothesis. Then, students flipped their water bottles 20 times for each condition and recorded their data on a table. After analyzing the results, they wrote a conclusion. Students also identified the independent variable (the amount of water), control variable (the kinds of bottle, the surface the bottle was flipped on, and the person flipping), and dependent variable (which condition results in the most upright flips).

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