Name___________________________

Hour______
Bungee Lab
Question/Problem: How many beans you will be able to put into the cup so that the bungee
cup comes as close to the floor as possible without hitting the floor?
Hypothesis:

Variables:
Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Controlled Variables

Materials:
1 slinky
2 meter sticks
30 beans
1 paperclip
1 paper cup
tape
desks
Chromebook or writing materials and graph paper
Setup:
1.) Place the meter stick level between two desks.
2.) Using the paper clips, attach the cup to one end of the spring.
3.) Hook the other end of the spring to the meter stick so that it hangs evenly between the two
desks.
4.) Measure the distance from the bottom of the cup to the floor with no beans in the cup.
distance: ______________ (add into data table)
5.) Add one washer to the cup.
6.) After the cup comes to a standstill, measure the distance to the floor again and record in
table.
7.) Repeat steps 4-5 for each of the ten trials.

Data Table:
Weight (# of beans)
_______________________variable
(independent or dependent)

Distance to floor (cm)

________________________variable

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Additional Observations:
1.)
2.)

Graph of Data: (Create with graph paper OR with a Google spreadsheet). Use a
scatterplot.
Draw the line of best fit
What was the distance (cm) to the floor before any weight was added to the cup? How can you
tell this from your graph?

(optional) What is the equation for your line of best fit in slope-intercept form:
y=___________
Describe in words how to determine the distance from the floor if you know the weight.

Analysis of Data: (Same format youve used in the past)

(This is where you discuss trends of your data using details. It shows your reader how you
made the connections between your data and what it can tell you about your hypothesis. Its
also the place to mention any possible mistakes or errors, so the readers know that you know
about them).
You can answer these points below or on another paper using the claim, evidence, reasoning
format.
Claim and Evidence
In complete sentences, explain the relationship between independent and dependent
variables. Use your collected data (both qualitative and quantitative) to be your
evidence.
What kind of correlation does the graph have and how can you tell?
By about how many centimeters does the distance to the floor decrease every
time you increase the weight by one washer?
Reasoning: (why--tie evidence to claim)
Explain WHY certain trends/patterns were seen. Be sure to reference your data.
How are potential and kinetic energy playing roles in the bungee jump?
How do the first (an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an
outside force) and second law of motion (heavier objects require more force to
move the same distance as lighter objects) relate to this lab?
Include any errors in your experiment, their possible effects, and ways those errors can
be reduced for next time.

Claim and Evidence

Reasoning: (why--tie evidence to claim)

Conclusions:

In a paragraph format, with complete sentences,

Restate the purpose of your experiment. (What were you trying to find?)
Restate your hypothesis.
Explain whether your data supported or didnt support your hypothesis.
Explain what youve learned from the experiment.
Explain how what youve learned can be applied to real-life or a new experiment (maybe
you have a new question based on your experiment)

Sentence Starters if you need them

1.The question we had was...
2. Our hypothesis was:
3. Our data did/did not support our hypothesis because:
4. From this experiment, I learned (this can be an idea related to your question or a specific part
of how to run an experiment):
5. This experiment can be applied to real-life by: