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**Drop Box Objectives:**
Develop an experiment to test the effects of microgravity and present your findings to the class.

Use the scientific process as the basis for your project…
 * Drop Box Guidelines:**

“What will happen to the smoke from incense in microgravity"
 * Ask a Question:**

"When smoke is created in microgravity, the particles have more time to gather together, producing larger particles or particle chains than in normal gravity."
 * Do Background Research:**

The flame will first go straight at first then sort of curve (squiggle) a lot during the drop.
 * Construct a Hypothesis:**

Develop an experiment to test your hypothesis. Make sure to eliminate variables. For instance, I would want to conceal my flame from the air currents of the room. The experiment also needs to fit in the cat box as indicated, with a camera. There are numerous tools and resources available in the room, feel free to ask for them. Also, feel free to bring in resources from home… with your parent/guardian permission of course.
 * Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment:**

Watch the video recording of your experiment while it was falling. What do you notice? Extract important parts of the video using your laptops. Use your knowledge of gravitation to explain what you observe? Does it match your hypothesis? Why or why not? Do further research until you are satisfied with your ability to describe what you observe from your experiment.
 * Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion:**

You will communicate your results through a written report and an oral report. As you proceed through your project you should have a group member or two recording information in AppleWorks. That way, your group is creating the typed written report as you go. You will present your findings to the class in the way your group sees as best. Make sure your presentation includes both visual and auditory cues and more would be better. For instance, your presentation could be a DVD with voiceover, presentation board with discussion, or numerous other options. Check with Mr. Swatling about the presentation you want to do.
 * Communicate Your Results:**

Brag sheet! After completing the project each group member will write a one page summation of their roll and responsibilities during the project. Include your name and class period at the top. Discuss what you contributed to the group and what you discovered. If you where to do this project again, what could you improve?

HaVe FuN!!!! _ Try to pick a question that the group is genuinely interested in answering. Listen to instructions and stay on task. The fewer reminders you hear from me the happier you will be!