1. Paper Helicopters
Scientific Method

2. What will cause a paper helicopter to fall faster to the ground?
Paper Helicopters
Use the Scientific Method to answer the question:
Question:
What will cause a paper helicopter to fall faster to the ground?

3. 4. Data Analysis/Results:
Scientific Method
Conduct Experiment & Compose Lab Write-Up Using the Sci Method:
1. Question:
2. Hypothesis:
3. Experiment/Test:
4. Data Analysis/Results:
5. Conclusion:

4. 3. Experiment/Test (example)
Create paper helicopter
Add 1 penny to bottom of helicopter. Record time.
Add 2 pennies to bottom of helicopter. Record time.
Add 3 pennies to bottom of helicopter. Record time.
# Pennies
Time
(s) 1
1.5 2
1.0 3
0.5

5. 4. Data Analysis/Results:
Write a summary (example):
When more pennies were added to the helicopter, the helicopter spent less time in the air (the helicopter hit the ground faster).

6. 4. Data Analysis (optional)
Feel Free to make a line graph (optional)

7. 5. Conclusion: Write one sentence:
I accept (agree) with my hypothesis that…. or
I reject (disagree) with my hypothesis that…