This week we will review the scientific method and its components, and finish up the week with a lab on Friday. Use the Scientific Method Google Doc link below to access all of the assignments and information for the week. The doc moves in chronological order. If you know you are going to be busy at the end of the week, I would suggest starting the Germ Theory assignment to give yourself a little more time.
Monday: Topics: Scientific Method/Theory
Activities: Partner Practice: Scientific Method Sequencing Cards
Discussion: Investigative Procedures: Scientific Method
Individual Practice: Experimental Parts
HW: Prepare for Safety Quiz (comp grade) Review symbols, Equipment, and Safety Questions. Use your notes and crossword from class and links are still posted from last week.
Tuesday: Topics: Lab Safety and Equipment
Activities: Individual Practice: Comprehension Quiz: Lab Safety
Q&A: Safety Quiz
Individual Practice: Complete Explore 1 in Scientific Method Google Doc
HW: Complete Explore 1 portion of Scientific Method Google Doc (Due Wednesday 8/23)
Wednesday: Topics: Hypotheses and Theories
Activities: Science Appetizer: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Practice
Lecture/Discussion: Hypothesis vs. Theory
Partner Practice: Hypothesis vs. Theory
HW: Complete Germ Theory Explore 2 activity (Due Thursday 8/24)
Thursday: Scientific Method, Hypotheses and Theories
Activities: Science Appetizer: Science Appetizer: Q&A: Germ Theory Activity
Group Work: Collaborate on lab procedure and hypothesis for the removal of the “M” from an M&M
HW: Make sure to have hypothesis and a proposed procedure for Friday
Friday: Topics: Scientific Method and Theories
Activities: Lab: Take the M out of M&M
HW: Complete Post lab analysis if necessary due Monday 8/28 at the start of your class
Read Pirates of the Caribbean, The Metrics, and the Roundest Object in the World (FIND in the SM Google Doc above) Due Monday 8/28