Conclusion:
Based on the data collected, it was found that an average of ____ drops of water fit on the "Lincoln" side of a penny. This supports/rejects the hypothesis that _____ drops of water would fit.
Conclusion Questions:
1. What was your average number of drops?
2. How does your average compare to your hypothesis?
3. Do you think the number of drops would be the same for all pennies? Why or why not?
4. What factors do you think may have influenced the number of drops that fit on the penny?
PROBLEM: How many drops of water will fit onto the “Lincoln” side of a penny?
Write your hypothesis in your comp book.
PREDICTION (Hypothesis): I predict that ____ drops of water will fit on the head side of a penny.
Copy the chart into your notebook.
Place your penny on the table. Add water to the “LINCOLN” side of the penny, one drop at a time, counting each drop until the water spills over. Do not count the drop that causes the water to spill over. Record your quantitative data/observations in your data table.
Repeat this procedure two more times. Be sure to completely dry the penny and table between trials. Record your data under Trial #2 and Trial #3.
Find the average of your three trials, round your answer to two decimal places, and write the average number of drops on your Test Results chart.
Then write your average on the board under the heading “Actual Average”.
Complete a bar graph of your classroom averages. Use the checklist for graphing rules.
Write conclusion. Remember it should state whether your hypothesis was supported by the data or not.
Answer the conclusion questions. Use complete sentences!
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