Science Practice: Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Analyzing data in 9–12 builds on K–8 and progresses to introducing more detailed statistical analysis, the comparison of data sets for consistency, and the use of models to generate and analyze data.

Summary

Analyzing data in 9–12 builds on K–8 and progresses to introducing more detailed statistical analysis, the comparison of data sets for consistency, and the use of models to generate and analyze data. Analyze data using tools, technologies, and/or models (e.g., computational, mathematical) in order to make valid and reliable scientific claims or determine an optimal design solution.

Links

NextGenerationScience.org
How Burning Candle can teach stoichiometry preview image with candle & flame
How a Burning Candle Can Teach Stoichiometry
// Friday, January 10, 2025 • Todd Hollis
In 1848 Michael Faraday presented his Christmas Lectures entitled “Chemical History of a Candle” (Hammack and Decoste, 2016).
"Quick Lab on Mass vs Moles" preview image includes 3 test tubes in rack with title
Quick Lab on Mass vs Moles
// Tuesday, March 5, 2024 • Nora Walsh
This year, I tried something different with my course progression - instead of doing chemical quantities first and teaching students to convert from grams to mole and then move into stoichiometry, I began with mole to mole stoichiometry and BCA tables.
text: "Making Natural Acid Base Indicators" in the center of images of preparation from post
Making Natural Acid Base Indicators
// Wednesday, April 5, 2023 • Ariel Serkin
I remember one of my closest friends in college telling the story of her mother and cabbage soup. When her parents were first married, her mom made a recipe for cabbage soup which they loved. She wanted to make it again, but couldn’t find green cabbage so she made it with red. To their surprise, it turned out bright blue.
text: A Student-Led Lab: The Carbonate Project over 3 samples glass bottles of unknown white powder
A Student-Led Lab: The Carbonate Project
// Wednesday, March 22, 2023 • Erin Woulfe
Can high school students truly drive their own lab experience? I’d say after enough time and exposure, they can. This is what led me to develop a version of the Carbonate Project to have students perform after the AP Exam. This experience requires students to do some research, execute previously performed lab techniques, and identify an u
Diet Coke and Mentos reaction pencil drawing
The Diet Coke And Mentos Reaction – Having A Literal Blast!
// Monday, January 16, 2023 • Yvonne Clifford
The Diet Coke and Mentos reaction is a common experiment performed in many science classes. This year, I adapted my somewhat free-wheeling “wing it” approach to this experiment to instead have students research, test, and adapt as needed. The students’ goal is to get the highest possible geyser.
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Identifying Unknowns: Intermolecular Forces and Properties
// Sunday, June 19, 2022 • Ben Meacham
At the end of our unit on chemical bonding, I wanted to provide an opportunity for students to apply the various topics from the unit into one culminating lab that was practical to execute and challenged their current understanding of the material.