Center Challenge (assignment below)

Each Class will use the simple devices & tools provided to measure the centerline distance of the

Outdoor Center's trail from the Main Entrance all the way around the Southwest Loop.
Goal: Less then 1% error for each class.

Rules: (I reserve the right to make up more at anytime)

1. Each class must complete the outside exercise and post their data on the overhead 4 minutes before the period ends. (So everyone can copy it.) Return Signal = Whistle

2. Each class must measure the trail 8 times in a period and analyze their data by team and by class.

3. All class members must demonstrate proper decorum, teamwork, and be quiet.

a. Penalty 1st time = warning

b. 2nd time = Class Loss of 0.5% on their class average

c. 3rd time = Entire Class Disqualification and assignment of 200 word essay on an appropriate topic of my choice.

d. Removing a stake = Disqualification

Safety Rules

1. Teams must stay together throughout.

2. If anyone gets hurt, notify Mr Schmied ASAP

3. All Science safety rules and procedure apply

Materials

1. 8 various lengths of line

2. Some meter sticks

3. 8 Clipboards

4. 8 stakes

5. You provide data tables, pencils,.... also snacks for Mr S/N. Lattes are not out of the question! : )

 

Center Challenge Assignment

 
Questions:

Please answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper using complete, quality & correct answers.

1. Problem: Explain the problem you are solving in this investigation.

2. Materials: Create a list of all the materials used.

3. Procedure: Describe what you'll do, step by step, from start to finish during this entire investigation.

4. Data Table: Attach your CQC Data Table

5. Accuracy: How far off from the standard were you:

6. Error: Tell the four types of error and give an actual example

of how each of these types of error could have (or did occur) during your investigation.

a.

b.

c.

d.

7. Error Analysis: Explain which of the four types of error above might have affected your results the most and why?

8. Revising Procedure: how you would change your procedure to make your measurements more accurate next time.

 

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