TOPIC: Science & the Scientific Method Learning Target:

I can successfully distinguish between the branches of science and demonstrate proper use of the scientific method

Wed Aug 22

RECEIVED: M&M Group ActivityTypes of Science Crossword

PAPERS COLLECTED: M&M Group Activity

AGENDA: Notes p. 2-3The MissionNotes p.3-4Types of Science Crossword

HW: Types of Science Crossword

TOPIC: Scientific Method Learning Target:

I can successfully demonstrate proper use of the scientific method

Thurs Aug 23

RECEIVED: None

COLLECTED: Types of Science Crossword

Pendulum Lab Scientific Method Write-up

AGENDA: Notes p. 3-4Pendulum Lab Activity

HW: NONE

TOPIC: Scientific Method

Learning Target:

I can successfully demonstrate proper use of the scientific method

Fri Aug 24

RECEIVED: None

PAPERS COLLECTED: None

AGENDA: Discipline Meeting in Library with Mr. Smith

Finish Pendulum Lab

HW: Bring Pendulum Lab Papers back Mon

TOPIC: Scientific Method

Learning Target:

I can successfully demonstrate proper use of the scientific method

Mon Aug 27

RECEIVED: Super Scientists Bingo sheetPAPERS COLLECTED: Pendulum – Lab Report

AGENDA: Finish Pendulum Labp. 10 Concept MapSuper Scientists Bingo

HW: PACKET p.11 Branches of SciencePACKET p.12 The Scientific MethodBRING SCIENCE BOOK TOMORROW

Scientific Method Use Assignment

• Working in Groups of 2 or 3, use the scientific method to answer the following question:

• “What affects the swing rate of a pendulum? – Length of string?

OR– Weight attached to it?

PENDULUM LAB VIDEO

• Grab one bag of supplies per group and turn in one report (per person) of how you used the scientific method to answer this question. Be sure to include data tables that share the results of the experiment.

TOPIC: Theory or Law?Learning Target:

I can successfully demonstrate proper use of the scientific method

Tues Aug 28

RECEIVED: Chapter 1 Reading Organizer

PAPERS COLLECTED: Chap 1 Reading Organizer

AGENDA: Notes p. 5 / BINGOChapter 1 Reading OrganizerRead pages 2-6 p. 6 A?’s (1-5)Read pages 7-11 p.11 A?’s (1-6)

HW: PACKET p.13 The Scientific Method & SciencePACKET p.14-15 Intro to Physical Science

TOPIC: Controlled Experiments

Learning Target:

I can accurately identify the variables in a controlled experiment

Wed Aug 29

RECEIVED: NONE

PAPERS COLLECTED: Chap 1 Reading Organizer

AGENDA: JOURNAL#2Notes p. 5 – 6 Chapter 1 Reading OrganizerRead text pages 2-6 p. 6 A?’s (1-5)Read text pages 7-11 p.11 A?’s (1-6)

HW: PACKET p.16 – 18 Controlling VariablesUnfinished Chapter 1 Reading Organizer

VariablesLearning Target:

I can analyze the use of the scientific method and identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an experiment

Thurs Aug 30

RECEIVED: Myth Busters

PAPERS COLLECTED: Myth Busters

AGENDA: Pendulum Experiment: ControlledMyth Busters

HW: PACKET pages 10-18 should be completedFinish Chap 1 Reading Organizer

VariablesLearning Target:

I can perform a controlled experiment; accurately identifying the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in that experiment

Fri Aug 31

RECEIVED: Electromagnet Experiment

COLLECTED: Chap 1 Reading OrganizerElectromagnet Experiment

AGENDA: Electromagnet Experiment

HW: Finish Electromagnet Experiment Report

Controlled Experiments Learning Target:

I can analyze the use of the scientific method and identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a controlled experiment

Tues Sep 4

RECEIVED: Identifying Variables

PAPERS COLLECTED: Myth Busters?Chap 1 Reading OrganizerElectromagnet Experiment

AGENDA: Myth BustersIdentifying Variables

HW: PACKET pages 10-18 should be completedIdentifying Variables WS

Controlled Experiments Learning Target:

I can analyze the use of the scientific method and identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a controlled experiment

Wed Sep 5

RECEIVED: NONEPAPERS COLLECTED: Myth BustersElectromagnet Experiment

Identifying Variables

AGENDA: Reviewing Myth BustersIdentifying VariablesElectromagnet LabScience Packet Practice check

HW: PACKET p.19-20 Identify the Controls & Variables

Controlled Experiments Learning Target:

I can analyze the use of the scientific method and identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a controlled experiment

Thurs Sep 6

RECEIVED: Sci Method Drop vs Bounce Experiment

PAPERS COLLECTED: NONE

AGENDA: PACKET p.19-20 Identify Controls & Variables

Sci Method :Drop Height vs Bounce Height

HW: NONEActivities in PACKET should be completed thru p.20

Controlled Experiments Learning Target:

I can analyze the use of the scientific method and identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a controlled experiment

Fri Sep 7

RECEIVED: Scientific Method Project

PAPERS COLLECTED: Sci Method Quiz

NO REMOTES TODAY!!!AGENDA: Scientific Method Quiz

Scientific Method ProjectSci Method :Drop Height vs Bounce Height

HW: NONEActivities in PACKET should be completed thru p.20

Controlled Experiments Learning Target:

I can analyze the use of the scientific method and identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a controlled experiment

Mon Sep 10

RECEIVED: Scientific Method in Action WSPAPERS COLLECTED: Sci Meth: Drop Height vs. Bounce Height

AGENDA: Scientific Method ProjectSci Method :Drop Height vs Bounce Height

HW: Scientific Method in Action WSActivities in PACKET should be completed thru p.20

Measurements Learning Target:

I can demonstrate an operating knowledge of measuring equipment and standards

Tues Sep 11

RECEIVED: Measurements Lab Pre-AssessmentScientific Method Quiz 1 returned

PAPERS COLLECTED: Sci Meth: Drop Ht vs. Bounce HtScientific Method in Action WS

AGENDA: Help with Ball Drop report or HW? Measurements Lab Pre-Assessment

HW: PACKET p. 21 The Nature of ScienceActivities in PACKET should be completed thru p.21

Measurements Learning Target:

I can demonstrate an operating knowledge of measuring equipment and standards

Wed Sep 12

RECEIVED: Explore Practice Test

COLLECTED: Scientific Method in Action WS

AGENDA: Explore Practice TestScientific Method in Action WSMeasurements Lab Pre-AssessmentFind partner(s) & discuss project

HW: NONE – Project decision due Friday!!Activities in PACKET should be completed thru p.21