Weather Lab6-8 · Weather Lab: Model one relationship
Ready
Earth · Middle school

Weather Lab

Scientific model investigation

Guided investigation

Weather Lab: Model one relationship

Weather Lab: a visible system response changes after one controlled input changes.

Weather Lab Grade 6 mission: Use the provided comparison and keep one condition fixed. Build evidence for this learning goal: Observe how cooling moist air changes whether a cloud is visible.

  • system
  • scale
  • pattern
  1. 1Predict
  2. 2Control
  3. 3Investigate
  4. 4Analyze
  5. 5Revise model
  6. 6Transfer
Model

Variables and model

Run the baseline and one changed case. Keep the named controls fixed.

Keep fixed
starting state and observation interval
Measure
Pattern intensity
Uncertainty check
Repeat the comparison before extending the causal claim.
Choose the model prediction that can be tested with one controlled change.
Evidence

Measured comparison

Commit a testable model and run the investigation to generate evidence.

Your controlled comparison, measured result, revised model, and transfer claim become inspectable scientific evidence.

Standards claim pending educator review
Original World tools