Knowledge/Skill Building
📏 Prototype Test Bench
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Self Directed Learning
Collaboration
HS-PS4-1
HS-PS4-1
PS.4.A
HS-PS4-5
HS-PS4-5
Submission Required
Teams run their planned measurements on the current prototype using tone-generator or tuner apps, meter sticks, stopwatches, data tables, and their design brief criteria. They record at least two trials per key feature, compare measured frequency and wavelength data to predicted values, and calculate percent difference where appropriate. The class opens with a short teacher model of how to document a failure mode clearly before teams begin testing.
Plan day
Day 11
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
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