Earth Science classes conduct "test flight" of scientific method

Juniors and seniors in Mr. Lubowick's Earth Science classes recently worked through each step of the scientific method.

Their efforts began with devising a question—"What paper makes a paper airplane fly the farthest?"—and proposing a hypothesis from that question. Each group predicted whether construction paper, printer paper, or cardstock airplanes would cover the greatest distance.

In the experimental stage, they conducted five trials for each type of paper. They then averaged the distance covered for each type of paper, built a graph depicting their data, and paired with another group to determine whether their hypothesis should be accepted or rejected.

Finally, they engaged in analysis and reflection, asking what went well and how they could have improved upon their process.