Demo Science Experiment!
Goal: to demonstrate any simple science experiment to the class explaining the concept of an ‘independent variable.’
You will:
· Need a partner. Three to a group for a few. (DONE!)
· Research any simple experiment on the computers (at school. DONE!).
· Make sure you have all the materials (HES can supply some for you, if necessary and inexpensive).
· Perform the experiment exactly 3 times changing ONLY ONE item (this is your ‘independent variable’) each time.
· Clearly explain your ‘independent variable’ in your experiment while you present.
· TRY IT AT HOME FIRST TO ENSURE IT WORKS!
· Formally demonstrate it to your classmates.
· State the question, hypothesis, materials, procedure, observations, and conclusions to the best of your ability.
· No need to hand in a written component – verbal only. However, you may want to read from your planning page to help guide you.
· Be ready to present on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026. BRING IN ALL YOUR MATERIALS ON THIS DAY ONLY!
Hint: keep it a simple experiment like the first experiment we did in class with the small glass, water, and an index card.
Remember: no fire or dangerous chemicals will be allowed to be used by students during your demonstrations.
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Science Demonstration groups 2026…
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Group |
Name of Experiment |
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Emma/Wilder |
Soap and Germs experiment |
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Kinsley/Liam |
Rising Apples |
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Jonah/Bennett |
Bouncy Eggs |
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Connor/Fenn |
Balloon rocket |
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AJ/Logan |
Water vortex with batteries |
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Owen/Ethan |
Magic Pepper Experiment |
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Anthony/Charlotte/Nathan |
Rainbow skittles |
|
River |
Balancing forks |
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Makenzie/Shelby/Kalina |
Colourful Tissues |
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Levi/Anna/Aubree/Aoife |
Absent |
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Bowie/Arbor |
Bubble Rainbow experiment |
Criteria Scale
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· Clearly demonstrated a simple experiment with an introduction, a question, hypothesis, materials, procedure, observations, and conclusions. |
*Precisely explained *Well-stated *Satisfactory *Basic understanding *Unable to explain |
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· Demonstrated and explained what an ‘independent variable’ is in their experiment and how it was ‘changeable.’
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*Precisely explained *Well-stated *Satisfactory *Basic understanding *Unable to explain |
