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