Investigation- 2 weeks
Week 1
Question for the week: In what ways is solving problems using the scientific method different from solving a math problem?
Question for the week: In what ways is solving problems using the scientific method different from solving a math problem?
- Finish Bottle Demo
- Rainbow lab?
- Napkin lab
Week 2
Question for the week: Why are are graphs helpful in understanding the relationship between variables?
Question for the week: Why are are graphs helpful in understanding the relationship between variables?
- Finish Napkin lab
- Varaibles
- Graphing
Bellworks
| bell_work_variables_p.173_span.docx |
| bellwork_p.108_spanish.docx |
Labs
| measuring_volume.docx |
* practice worksheet on reading graduated cylinders
| napkin_lab_span.docx |
| napkin_lab.docx |
| rainbowlabacc.docx |
| rainbowlabteacher.docx |
Variables
| scientific_method_def_and_examples_chart_2010.docx |
-complete example side with students after the first real lab so they have notes on the scientific method
| variable_flip_chart_end_and_span.docx |
Have students write examples of each from the labs
-Independent: the food coloring, type of napkin, holes open
-Dependent: color of the test tube, water absorbed, how much water comes out
-Control: size of test tube, size of napkin, size of hole
-Independent: the food coloring, type of napkin, holes open
-Dependent: color of the test tube, water absorbed, how much water comes out
-Control: size of test tube, size of napkin, size of hole
| simpson_experiments.doc |
| simpson_experiments_span.doc |
Graphing
| notes_graphs_variables_2011_2012.doc |
| 4_graphs_chart_2010.docx |
| graphpractice_whiteboards.ppt |
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Investigation-3 weeks
documents on the bottom
WEEK 1
Day 1 1:50
DLT: Today I will explain how solving a problem using the scientific method is different from solving a math problem.
Agenda:Finish Bottle Demo labRainbow labQuick write: In what ways is solving problems using the scientific method different from soving a math problem, are there any similarities?
answers:-have to make a hypothesis before starting- there can be more than one right answer- there can be more than one way to solve the problem- it's ok not the get the right answer
Day 2 1:50
DTL: Today I will identify different parts of the scientific method as evidenced by completing practice problems and preforming a controlled experiment.
Agenda:
Warm up: bellwork problems p.72
1. Scenario #6 Flowers -demo with class
2. Scenario #7 Mashed potatoes -jigsaw then present back to groups
3. Paper towel lab-finish measurements
HW: Quiz Review
Day 1 1:50
DLT: Today I will explain how solving a problem using the scientific method is different from solving a math problem.
Agenda:Finish Bottle Demo labRainbow labQuick write: In what ways is solving problems using the scientific method different from soving a math problem, are there any similarities?
answers:-have to make a hypothesis before starting- there can be more than one right answer- there can be more than one way to solve the problem- it's ok not the get the right answer
Day 2 1:50
DTL: Today I will identify different parts of the scientific method as evidenced by completing practice problems and preforming a controlled experiment.
Agenda:
Warm up: bellwork problems p.72
1. Scenario #6 Flowers -demo with class
2. Scenario #7 Mashed potatoes -jigsaw then present back to groups
3. Paper towel lab-finish measurements
HW: Quiz Review
Day 3 40 min
DTL: Today I will demonstrate my knowledge of the scientific method as evidenced by scoring 8 or more on the quiz.
Agenda
Warm up: bellwork
1. correct HW
2. quiz
3. averages-if time do averages from the lab
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1 1:50 min
DTL: Today I will apply my knowledge of graphs by creating a review powerpoint.
Agenda:
Warm up: Bellwork
1. Review Error and Accuracy
2. Finish paper towel write up
3. Graph powerpoint
4 Graph practice quiz
HW: Test study guide
DTL: Today I will demonstrate my knowledge of the scientific method as evidenced by scoring 8 or more on the quiz.
Agenda
Warm up: bellwork
1. correct HW
2. quiz
3. averages-if time do averages from the lab
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1 1:50 min
DTL: Today I will apply my knowledge of graphs by creating a review powerpoint.
Agenda:
Warm up: Bellwork
1. Review Error and Accuracy
2. Finish paper towel write up
3. Graph powerpoint
4 Graph practice quiz
HW: Test study guide