week of november 1st
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Science notes for 6th, 7th and 8th grade for the week of November 1st, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Week of November 1st
Science“Scientific Method”
Expectations of Class Note taking Journals Website Scientific Method Lesson
Monday, November 1st
Ms. S Classroom Procedures and Daily Outline Expectations
•No Gum/Food
•Raise hand if you need to get out of your desk/throw anything out/ask questions/bathroom/locker/need ANYTHING and wait to be called on.
•Work quietly, in your seat and independently when it is individual time.
•Work quietly, in your seat and cooperatively when it is group time.
•No horsing around.
•Be a Man or Lady in Christ at ALL times.
•If you need to leave the class you MUST ask AND have a pass signed, dated and timed from your assignment notebook.
1.) Put everything down/be still2.) Face forward3.) Eyes on Speaker4.) Be quiet5.) Listen
Give Me Five
1.) Social Studies Book & Journal
2.) Science Book & Journal
3.) Notebook
4.) Pen
5.)Good attitude
Enter classroom quietly with your materials
SCIENCE SECOND 45 MINUTES• Science Transition
• Observation Warm up• Prepare for Science Section
1)Mondaya.Lecture
2)Tuesdaya.Application of Lecture - Labs
3)Wednesdaya.Lecture
4)Thursdaya.Application of Lecture - Labs
5)Fridaya.Pop Quiz/Test/Discussion/Review
GRADING
• Labs – 35%• Journal – 35%
- Warm up- Cool down- Handouts- Note taking
• Tests - 20%• Quiz/Participation – 10%
Whatever is on power point WRITE DOWN in your Science Journal under “Notes”
If you missed the notes you can get it by:◦ Asking a friend◦ Getting it from the computer lab◦ Going to www.sliwinskistuff.blogspot.com
NOTETAKING HINTS
35% of your grade MUST include the following on a DAILY basis:
◦ Date◦ Warm-up◦ Notes◦ Handouts pasted ◦ Cool-down- Will be RANDOMLY collected as a check up.- Do not lose it or even think of coming into class
without it!!!!
JOURNALS
www.sliwinskistuff.blogspot.com All Lecture notes, videos used in class,
study guides, handouts, etc. will be posted within 48 hours.
Homework and project information will be on here.
Ms. S will not give extra copies of any material.
Check it often!!!
Website
◦ http://www.tuckahoe.k12.ny.us/Science%20pdfs/Scientific%20Method/ds%20Scientific%20Method%20and%20Graphing.pdf
Scientific Method
What is the purpose of science? (1 complete sentence)
Name six steps of the scientific method. (List)
What did you learn today? (2-3 complete sentences)
JOURNAL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Scientific Method Lab
http://www.uga.edu/srel/kidsdoscience/games/observation-puzzle.pdf
Answer the questions in your Journal
Warm-up
REVIEW -The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
The scientific method is the only scientific way accepted to back up a theory oridea. This is the method on which all research projects should be based. TheScientific Method is used by researchers to support or disprove a theory.
The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method involves 6 steps: State the ProblemGATHER INFORMATIONHypothesisTest HypothesisRecord and AnalyzeConclusion
The Scientific Method
STATE THE PROBLEMQuestion- You ask a question about what you observe. State the problem or question.
The Scientific Method
GATHER INFORMATIONObservation- You observe something in the material world, using your senses or machines which are basically extensions of those senses.
AH—Look at this!
The Scientific Method
HYPOTHESISHypothesis- You predict what you think the answer to your question might be.
The Scientific Method
TEST THE HYPOTHESISMethod - You figure out a way to test whether the hypothesis is correct. The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable).Record and analyze data.
The Scientific Method
RECORD AND ANALYZEResult- You do the experiment using the method you came up with and record the results. You repeat the experiment to confirm your results by retesting.
The Scientific Method
CONCLUSIONState Conclusion- You state whether your prediction was confirmed or not and try to explain your results.
LAB – “David and His Car”
http://www.occc.edu/biologylabs/Documents/Scientific%20Method/Car_not_start.htm
Could David had more than two hypothesis? If so, give one more. (3-4 complete sentences)
Put in order:◦ Hypothesizing◦ Conclusion◦ Experimentation/Test the Hypothesis◦ Gather information◦ Record/Analyze◦ State the Problem
Journal
Wednesday, November 3rd
Scientific Method
Experimental group◦ The group on which a test is performed
Control group◦ The group used as a standard for comparison
Constants◦ Conditions present in the control and
experimental groups that remain the same throughout the experiment
Variables◦ Conditions present only in the experimental group◦ Always make sure there is only one per
experiment!
TERMS TO KNOW
http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod
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POP Quizhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/quiz
/
Tim and Moby
Tim and Moby want you to help them!◦ http
://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/activity/
In Class Work
Come up with a problem, some information on it and formulate a Hypothesis.
HOMEWORK
What is the difference between an experimental group and a control group?
What is the difference between a constant and variable in an experiment?
JOURNAL
Thursday, November 4th Lab – “ Diagramming the Scientific Method”
State the Problem
Gather Information
Formulate Hypothesis
Test the Hypothesis
Results support HypothesisConclusion
Results do NOT support Hypothesis
Conclusion
Scientific Method Graphic Organizer
QUESTION:Could a skydiver whose parachute failed to
open hit a playground seesaw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-seesaw-saga
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Practice – “See Saw”
CONCLUSION
TEST HYPOTHESIS
FORMULATE HYPOTHESIS
GATHER INFORMATION
STATE THE PROBLEM
Could a skydiver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground seesaw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
WRITE YOUR OWN GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WITH THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN YOUR JOURNAL!!!
CONCLUSION
If a skydiver’s parachute didn’t’ open and he landed on a seesaw with a little girl on the other end of the seesaw, she would fly at least 7 stories high.
TEST HYPOTHESIS
Video showed the girl passed the wall designated as 7 stories. She actually went further.
FORMULATE HYPOTHESIS If a skydiver’s parachute didn’t open and he landed on a seesaw with a little girl on the other end, she would fly 7 stories high.
GATHER INFORMATION
Drop something on a seesaw like device the other side will pop up.
STATE THE PROBLEM
Could a skydiver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground seesaw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
Partner with someone at your table and share your
homework assignment. -Work together to put it in a graphic organizer.
-Put both of your names on each other’s Graphic Organizer (G.O).
-Paste your partner’s G.O. in your journal and date it.
Know the correct order of the Scientific Method
Know how to apply the Scientific Method Know the following terms:
◦ Scientific Method◦ Hypothesis◦ Experimental Group◦ Control Group◦ Constants◦ Variables
For Friday
What did you learn today?
Journal
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
AssessJEOPARDY