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Lesson 12 of 84 · Engineering and Design
ExperimentMaking It Better
What You'll Learn
Making observations means using your senses to gather information about something.
Key Words
- material
- design
Materials Needed
- paper clips
- rubber bands
- string
- cups
- aluminum foil
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the new words. Can you say each one?
Step 2 — Do
Design a boat from foil that can hold the most pennies without sinking.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the first step when solving a problem?