Unit 0: Scientists at Work

Focus Questions: 

• How can we become experts on how to properly use the tools commonly used by scientists?
• How can we demonstrate mastery of using science tools correctly?
• How can we investigate items in a basket to determine how they are similar and different to help classify them into groups?
• How can we identify the steps of the scientific method and place them in the proper order?
• How can we differentiate between dependent, independent, and control variables as well as identify each in a given experiment?
• How can we follow the steps of the scientific method to test whether the heads or tails side of a quarter will hold the most drops of water?
• How can we share the results from an experiment by illustrating our data through a graph?
• How can we work through the steps of the scientific method to determine which size Alka Seltzer will cause a film canister lid to shoot the greatest distance? 

Unit 0 Vocabulary:  Vocabulary

UNIT 0 (SCIENTISTS AT WORK) EXAM STUDY GUIDE

Unit 0 Jeopardy Review Game

PowerPoints/Videos/Materials:

Lesson 1 and 2: Scientific Tools PPT

Lesson 3: The Scientific Method (video watched in class)

Lesson 3 and 4: Sci Method and Variables PPT

Lesson 4 resource: Can you name that variable game

Lesson 5: Quarter Experiment Lap Report   Lap Report Checklist/Rubric    Conclusion Checklist  Sample Conclusion

Homework Materials:

The Five Second Rule Article and Video 

The Five Second Rule Video and Article (Magazine View)