Science 1                                                    Please do not write on these instructions

Mystery Box                                         

 

Part 1:  Build a Mystery Box

 

You are to construct a mystery box that will be tested in class by other students.  PLEASE keep the contents of your box a secret.

 

1.  Collect a shoebox or a small cardboard box with a lid.

 

2.  Decorate your box.  The more colorful the better.  Decoration must include your name and period.

 

3.  Find one or two everyday items to put in your box.  You must use items that EVERYONE in the class would recognize.  (Examples:  pencils, scissors, tennis balls, etc.)

 

4.  Tape your box shut so no one can see inside. 

 

5.  Keep the contents of your box a mystery.  Bring it to class on ___________________.

 

 

 

 

 

Science 1                                                    Please do not write on these instructions

Mystery Box                                                  

 

Part 1:  Build a Mystery Box

 

You are to construct a mystery box that will be tested in class by other students.  PLEASE keep the contents of your box a secret.

 

1.  Collect a shoebox or a small cardboard box with a lid.

 

2.  Decorate your box.  The more colorful the better.  Decoration must include your name and period.

 

3.  Find one or two everyday items to put in your box.  You must use items that EVERYONE in the class would recognize.  (Examples:  pencils, scissors, tennis balls, etc.)

 

4.  Tape your box shut so no one can see inside. 

 

5.  Keep the contents of your box a mystery.  Bring it to class on ___________________.

 

 

 

 

Science 1                                                              Please do not write on these

Mystery Box                                                    instructions.

 

Part 2: Observations, Inferences, and Models

 

Box 1

1.  Pick out someone’s box and record their name.                                                        

2.  Make five observations of the box.

3.  Based on your observations draw a picture of what you think the object is and describe it with words.  Be as accurate as possible.  Don't make inferences that are not based on your observations.

 

Box 2

1.  Pick out someone’s box and record their name.                                                        

2.  Make five observations of the box.

3.  Based on your observations draw a picture of what you think the object is and describe it with words.  Be as accurate as possible.  Don't make inferences that are not based on your observations.

 

Box 3

1.  Pick out someone’s box and record their name.                                                        

2.  Make five observations of the box.

3.  Based on your observations draw a picture of what you think the object is and describe it with words.  Be as accurate as possible.  Don't make inferences that are not based on your observations.

 

Box 4

1.  Pick out someone’s box and record their name.                                                        

2.  Make five observations of the box.

3.  Based on your observations draw a picture of what you think the object is and describe it with words.  Be as accurate as possible.  Don't make inferences that are not based on your observations.