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Caffeine affects your heart rate — or does it? Learners study experimental design while conducting their own experiment. They collect heart rate data after drinking a caffeinated beverage, create a box plot, and draw conclusions. They use this analysis to prove or disprove their hypotheses.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have each class period use a different type of soda and compare results
Classroom Considerations
- Prior knowledge should include calculating five-number summaries and constructing box plots
- Required materials include cans of cola and stopwatches
Pros
- Includes an opener that leads into the experiment
- Provides handouts to use throughout the lesson
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