8 th Grade Science Do Now Make the weekly Do Now on page ___. Describe in 2-3 sentence what is being tested in the following experiment and what conclusions can be made. Ellie wants to know how much light her plant needs. She puts all of the plants outside at 11:00am, she leaves Plant A outside for 2 hours, Plant B for 4 hours, and Plant C for 6 hours. She gives each plant the same amount of water at 9:00am everyday. She notices that Plant A grows the best. Monday, April 29, 2013
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8th Grade Science
Do Now
Make the weekly Do Now on page ___.
Describe in 2-3 sentence what is being tested in the following experiment and what conclusions can be made.
Ellie wants to know how much light her plant needs. She puts all of the plants outside at 11:00am, she leaves Plant A outside for 2 hours, Plant B for 4 hours, and Plant C for 6 hours. She gives each plant the same amount of water at 9:00am everyday. She notices that Plant A grows the best.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now2. Helicopter Lab3. Variable Notes4. Introduction to Project
Essential QuestionVocabulary
Pre-AP Grade-Level
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
HW due on Friday HW due on Friday
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today we will…
Objectives: To explain the difference between an independent variable, dependent variable, control, and constant
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Helicopter Lab
Problem:How will changing the direction that the paper helicopter blades are folded affect the “flight” of the helicopter?
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Helicopter LabOn your handout, write a suitable hypothesis. A hypothesis is an educated prediction about how the independent variable will affect the dependent variable stated in a way that is testable.
This should be an “If…then…” statement.
Remember, your hypothesis should be a possible answer to the problem question and it should be based upon what you already know about a topic.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Helicopter LabOnce you’ve made your hypothesis, you should test it for accuracy.
Stand on a chair and hold your helicopter by the “T” at shoulder level.
Drop the helicopter and note whether it spins clockwise or counterclockwise.
Repeat this test several times.
Record your observations in your handout.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Helicopter LabRefold the blades so that the square on section Y shows when you look when you look down on top of the helicopter.
Stand on a chair and hold you helicopter by the top of the “T” at shoulder level. Drop the helicopter and note whether it spins clockwise or counterclockwise.
Repeat this test several times.
Record your observations in your handout.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Helicopter LabRead the following paragraph and then answer the conclusion questions that follow using complete sentences:
Bonita wanted to know if adding mass to her paper helicopter would affect how long it would stay in the air. She predicted that adding some would help to stabilize the helicopter and keep it in the air longer than a helicopter without extra mass. She experimented with different numbers of paper clips attached to her helicopter.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Variable Notes
Use the Variable Notes PowerPoint.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Introduction to Project
As a table group, decide what science experiment your group will do.
Begin writing a materials list you will need to conduct your experiment.
Begin developing the procedures you will use to conduct your experiment.
Monday, April 29, 2013
8th Grade Science
Do Now
Describe the difference between an independent and dependent variable.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now2. Periods 1-4: Library
ResearchPeriods 5-8: Materials, Procedures, Research
Essential QuestionVocabulary
Pre-AP Grade-Level
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
HW due on Friday HW due on Friday
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today we will…
Objectives: Identify reliable versus unreliable sources as well how to document in APA format.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8th Grade Science Periods 1-4: Library ResearchStudents will go to the library for a lesson on research.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8th Grade Science
Periods 5-8: In Class
Finish and turn-in:- Materials lists- Procedures
Using the computers in class, begin research on your question.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8th Grade Science
Do Now
What features do reliable resources have versus unreliable resources?
Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now2. Periods 1-4: In class
researchPeriods 5-8: Library research
Essential QuestionVocabulary
Pre-AP Grade-Level
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
HW due on Friday HW due on Friday
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today we will…
Objectives: To evaluate sources of information, compile that information, and construct a list of resources.
Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 2013
8th Grade Science
Periods 1-4: In class
Complete research as a group using the computers in class.
Construct a rough draft of the essay.
Turn in a bibliography in APA format.
Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 2013
8th Grade Science
Periods 5-8: Library
Students will go to the library for a lesson on research.
Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 2013
8th Grade Science
Periods 5-8: In class
Complete research as a group using the computers in class.
Construct a rough draft of the essay.
Turn in a bibliography in APA format.
Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 2013
8th Grade Science
Do Now
Why is lab safety important?
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now2. Conduct experiments and
record data
Essential QuestionVocabulary
Pre-AP Grade-Level
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
HW due today HW due today
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today we will…
Objectives: Conduct a science experiment by following self-written procedures.
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Conduct Experiments
Students will begin conducting experiments in class and recording data.
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Do Now
Why is lab safety important?
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today’s Schedule
1. Do Now2. Work on presentation3. Video: Scientific Method
Essential QuestionVocabulary
Pre-AP Grade-Level
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
Identifying Variables in Experiments Practice #1
HW due today HW due today
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Today we will…
Objectives: Create a presentation that discusses a scientific experiment and discuss the scientific method.
Friday, May 3, 2013
8th Grade Science
Presentation
Using the computers in class, begin working on the PowerPoint/Poster/Wiki for the scientific experiment.
