Scientists use models to explain facts or situations that can be observed, but that we may not fully understand (these are known as "phenomena"). Two examples of phenomena which require models to develop our understanding are "Black holes" and "Quarks".
Models can be particularly useful when we can only observe part of a phenomenon we wish to investigate and understand, such as an object.
Scientists build up ideas using different pieces of information and using assumptions to construct a model of "the big picture" of the phenomenon.
In this activity, you will build a model based on the information you gain through using the tools in the lab.
