Describe the adaptations you made along with your rationale for these changes. Remember that you will be assessed according to math portfolio criteria. Take just a few moments to review assessment criteria for write-ups. You will want to review these criteria more thoroughly when students get to the write-up phase of their task. At this point of the introduction, they will be anxious to get started.
Students are now ready to begin the task.
Students will congregate whenever a particularly effective test run occurs. Use these opportunities for reflective discussion. Encourage students to articulate their discoveries about what design features are optimal or less than optimal. Physical Science Teacher's Guide with Activities. The Science Source, PO Box 727, Waldoboro, ME 04572.