🔬 Part 1: Planning Your Investigation

I think the _________________ shape will be strongest because _________________________________

Independent Variable (what you change): _________________________________

Dependent Variable (what you measure): _________________________________

Controlled Variables (what stays the same): _________________________________

📊 Part 2: Data Collection

Shape 1: Triangle

Qualitative observations (describe what you see): ___________________________________

Quantitative measurements (numbers): Pressure applied: _______ Number of toothpicks balanced: _______

Shape 2: Square

Qualitative observations: ___________________________________

Quantitative measurements: Pressure applied: _______ Number of toothpicks balanced: _______

Shape 3: Your Choice (____________)

Qualitative observations: ___________________________________

Quantitative measurements: Pressure applied: _______ Number of toothpicks balanced: _______

🧠 Part 3: Analysis and Reflection