Page ?, 11/12/08, Science Topic

Objective: SWBAT brainstorm for their science fair project

Catalyst: Staple in returned works

What is a science fair?

A science fair is a showcase of scientific experiments.

Steps to complete your science fair project:

1.Pick a topic2.Come up with a experimental question

3.Write a research paper

4. Design an experiment to answer your question

5. Perform your experiment and take careful data / observations

6. Write a lab report7. Create a poster

Botany (plants) Microorganism Light & Optics

Try to figure out what you may be interested in for your science fair project

Pick a topic

Page ?, 12/13/10, Independent and Dependent Variable

Objective: SWBAT identify the requirements of an experimental question including independent and dependent variable.

Catalyst: What does experimental mean?

Cut the strips. Put them in the correct order. Label the steps of the scientific method. Glue the strips onto the poster/colored

paper.

Requirements of an experimental question:1) must be testable2) can’t be answered by just looking up on the internet, read from a book, or ask someone.

Why is this question not an experimental question?

1)How do plants grow?You can just look up the answer.

Why is this question not an experimental question?

1)Why is the sky blue?

You can also find the answer to this question. Also you can’t test this.

To make sure your experimental question is testable, the question must ask for a cause and effect on your topic.

Cause = independent variable (you have control over this)

Effect = dependent variable (what you will measure; it’s the result of your experiment)

I = independent C = cause E = effect D = dependent

Identify the independent and dependent variable:

You want to find out how much water you should drink so you can run the fastest possible.

Independent Variable: amount of waterDependent Variable: running speed

Figure out the dependent and independent variable

LeftObjective: SWBAT outline and work on their science fair research paper.

Catalyst: What is an outline? Why do we need an outline for our research paper?

An outline is a way to organize a paper.

We need an outline to help us write our research paper. Once you have an outline, you will KNOW exactly what information to look for and what to write.

Outline your paper Outline is DUE TOMORROW

Open your notebook or take out the worksheet “Steps to Write a Research Paper”

LeftObjective: SWBAT continue with their research and write their science fair paper.

Catalyst: Sit quietly and wait for instruction.

Page Date Title

? 11/14/07 Science Fair

3rd person point of view so you CANNOT use I, you, we, my, your, our, etc.

#3 in the introduction MUST be the EXACT question from your brainstorm sheet

Today at the library from 3:15/3:30 to 5

Use your outline to continue writing your paper

Some books are available but you CAN’T take them with you

What is due NEXT Monday 11/19/07?

Research Paper

Those with their outline can use the laptop to work on their research paper

You NEED to finish up your outline before the end of class

15 minutes of silent reading for enjoyment

Make posters with theme for Anti-Smoking (Contest)