Sunday, February 24, 2019 Objective: YWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and variables. Drill: Explain the difference between a constant variable and a control in an experiment. Homework Play Outside!

Answer The constant variable is the variable that is kept the same throughout the experiment (time) while the control is sample that is compared to (the standard pendulum system)

The giant North Bay Swing is a pendulum in which you are the mass. Did you know…? The giant North Bay Swing is a pendulum in which you are the mass.

Today’s Activities Drill Swingers and Variables Test Read Chapter 19 Formation of the Solar System WOW Conclusion

Fair test short answer Answer the question; Is it a fair test? Support your answer with evidence from the lab statement

Closure Question What is a planetesimal?

Conclusion Answer A planetesimal is the tiny building blocks of the planets that formed as dust particles stuck together and grew in size