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Science Lab: Investigating the Relationship Between Distance, Time, and Speed

Grade: 7

Subject: Science

Unit Name: How do we map and measure quantities?

Statement of Inquiry: Understanding the relationship between objects in motion and measuring it
accurately is crucial in the different time and space.

Assessment Type: Summative

Criteria being Assessed: Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing

I. outline an appropriate problem or research question to be tested by a scientific
investigation
ii. outline a testable prediction using scientific reasoning
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how data will be collected
Criteria C: Processing and evaluating
i. present collected and transformed data
ii. interpret data and outline results using scientific reasoning
iii. discuss the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of the scientific
investigation
iv. describe improvements or extensions to the method.

Command Terms:
● Outline:Give a brief account.
● Interpret: Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given
information.
● Design: Produce a plan, simulation or model.
● Present: Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
● Describe : Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
● Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or
hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate
evidence.
● State - Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
● Select: Choose from a list or group.
● Draw: Represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge)
should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly
plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.
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Task Instructions:

1. Read the task specific clarifications and refer to command terms for more clarity.

Level IB Standard Descriptors ( Criteria B) Task Specific Clarification

0 The student does not reach a standard described by The student does not reach a standard identified by any of
any of the descriptors below. the descriptors below.

1-2 The student is able to: i. Select a problem statement to design an investigation on
i. select a problem or question to be tested by a speed distance time relationship.
scientific investigation Ii. Select a testable prediction on how one variable affects
ii. select a testable prediction another..
iii. state a variable iii. State the variables

3-4 .i. state a problem or question to be tested by a I. State a problem statement to design an investigation on
scientific investigation speed distance time relationship.
ii. state a testable prediction Ii. State a testable prediction on how one variable affects
iii. state how to manipulate the variables, and state another
how data will be collected iii. State the variables that will be kept constant, changed in
experiment and the one that results in an outcome.

5-6 I. state a problem or question to be tested by a I. State a problem statement or question to design an
scientific investigation investigation on speed distance time relationship.
ii. outline a testable prediction ii. Outline a testable prediction correctly on how one
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and variable affects another
state how relevant data will be collected iii. Outline the variables that will be kept constant, changed
in experiment and the one that results in an outcome.

7-8 The student is able to: I. Outline a problem statement or question to design an
i. outline a problem or question to be tested by a investigation on speed distance time relationship.
scientific investigation Ii. Outline a testable prediction on how one variable
ii. outline a testable prediction using scientific affects another using scientific reasoning.
reasoning iii. Outline how to manipulate distance time speed
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and relationships and how sufficient and relevant data will be
outline how sufficient, relevant data will be collected.
collected

Task Instructions:
Read the task specific clarifications and refer to command terms for more clarity.

Level IB Standard Descriptors ( Criteria C) Task Specific Clarification

0 The student does not reach a standard described by any The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the
of the descriptors below. descriptors below.
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1-2 I. collect and present data in numerical and/or visual I. collect and present data in tabular form to establish distance
forms speed time relationship.
ii. interpret data Ii. interpret data based on the graph pattern.
iii. state the validity of a prediction based on the Iii. state the validity of prediction on relationship of one factor
outcome of a scientific investigation, with limited success over another with limited success
iv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome iv. state the validity of the method used to determine relation
of a scientific investigation, with limited success between speed distance time with limited success
v. state improvements or extensions to the method that V. state improvements or extensions to the method determining
would benefit the scientific investigation, with limited speed distance time relationship that would benefit the scientific
success. investigation, with limited success.

3-4 I. correctly collect and present data in numerical and/or I. Correctly collect and present data in tabular form and
visual forms graphical form to establish distance speed time relationship.
ii. accurately interpret data and outline results Ii. Accurately interpret data based on the graph pattern.
iii. state the validity of a prediction based on the outcome Iii. state the validity of prediction on relationship of one factor
of a scientific investigation over another
iv. state the validity of the method based on the outcome iv. state the validity of the method used to determine relation
of a scientific investigation between speed distance time
v. state improvements or extensions to the method that V. state improvements or extensions to the method determining
would benefit the scientific investigation. speed distance time relationship that would benefit the scientific
investigation.

5-6 I. correctly collect, organize and present data in numerical I. Correctly collect, organize and present data in data table and
and/or visual forms graphical form to establish distance speed time relationship.
ii. accurately interpret data and outline results using Ii. Accurately interpret data and outline results based on the
scientific reasoning graph pattern using scientific reasoning.
iii. outline the validity of a prediction based on the Iii. Outline the validity of prediction on relationship established
outcome of a scientific investigation by one factor over another
iv. outline the validity of the method based on the iv. Outline the validity of the method used to determine relation
outcome of a scientific investigation between speed-distance- time based on the result of scientific
v. outline improvements or extensions to the method that investigation.
would benefit the scientific investigation. V. Outline improvements or extensions to the method
determining speed distance time relationship that would benefit
the scientific investigation.

7-8 I. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data I. Correctly collect, organize,transform and present data in a data
in numerical and/ or visual forms table as well as graphical form to establish distance speed time
ii. accurately interpret data and outline results using relationship.
correct scientific reasoning Ii. Accurately interpret data and outline results based on the
iii. discuss the validity of a prediction based on the graph pattern using correct scientific reasoning.
outcome of a scientific investigation Iii. Discuss the validity of prediction on relationship established
iv. discuss the validity of the method based on the by one factor over another
outcome of a scientific investigation iv. Discuss the validity of the method used to determine relation
v. describe improvements or extensions to the method between speed-distance- time based on the result of scientific
that would benefit the scientific investigation. investigation.
V. Describe improvements or extensions to the method
determining speed distance time relationship that would benefit
the scientific investigation.

Objective:
You will investigate how distance, time, and speed are related by conducting an experiment where one
variable (either distance or speed) is kept constant.
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Background Knowledge: We often need to reach from Destination A to B in a given time that determines
our speed in that journey. The time taken by a person to cover a certain distance tells us how fast or
slow they are. Similarly, if speed is constant, the person covering a certain distance affects the time
taken.

Formulate problem Statement using the format in the box space provided :
To what extent ____________affect ___________?
E.g : To what extent does the mass of a spherical bob affect its weight (force) acting on the object?

Formulate Hypothesis ( prediction)

If _________________then________________because___________________
E.g: If the mass of the spherical bob increases, the weight of the bob also increases because mass is
directly related to its weight (force) acting on it . It can be validated through mathematical expression :
w=m*g
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Defining Variables and how you will manipulate the variables in this experiment?

Design Procedure/safe method for your investigation

Materials to be used ( you may write in points) and use formula as required:

Data Table

Constant Variable____________________

Trial Independent Dependent Dependent Dependent Mean data of

Variable Variable Variable Variable trials taken
________ trial 1_________ trial 2_________ trial 3_________

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Graph the Results: ( paste the graph on blank space)

Plot the _______________ on the x-axis and ______________ on the y-axis using graph paper keeping
________________constant.
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Evaluation Questions:

1. What was the constant variable in your experiment, and why did you choose it?

2. How did keeping one variable constant help you understand the relationship between
distance, time, and speed?

3. Were there any unexpected results? If so, what do you think caused them?

4. How can you apply what you learned about speed in real-life situations?

5. Discuss your graph and data to evaluate if your hypothesis was supported or not. Interpret the
graph and outline the result :
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6. Was your method reliable? (How sure are you that you could get the same results
if you did it again?)

7. Was your method accurate? (Do you think your results are correct and close to
the truth?)

8. What could you improve? (Is there anything you could change to make your
method better next time?)

9. Can you trust your results? (Do you feel confident that your results are fair and
not just a lucky guess?)