Monday, September 9, 2024

Introduction to the Scientific Method



1. Watch the video for an introduction to the Scientific Method.


Watch the Brainpop video and take the Review Quiz to assess yourself to see how well you did!

3. For a deeper understanding of the Scientific Method, watch the following video.  


       
4. Independent vs Dependent Variables


5.

Scientific Variables





6. 

What Are Independent, Dependent And Controlled Variables?






Sunday, September 8, 2024

C1: Introduction to Science videos


Instructions: Watch videos A. and B. below. :)  Label title and answer the following questions in your Science Notebooks.   Number each answer.  Do not write the questions; answer them in complete sentences. 

A. Defining a Problem: What do Scientists do?



1. What does a Scientist do when they have a problem to solve?
2. What does a scientist do after they "test it" ?


B. Inference and Observation


1. The speaker claims that "It is going to rain soon" is an inference; I disagree.  Why do I disagree and what do you think?  HINT: Look at your Do Now today.  


   
The Scientific Method Song
C. 


1. Watch the video, sing along to the song, then list the steps of the scientific method as sung in the video:  1. 
            2.  Ask a Question
            3. 
            4.  Do a Test or Experimentation
            5. 
Hint: I've done Steps 2. and 4. already, just fill in 1., 3., and 5.




Sunday, September 1, 2024

Scientific Summer Essay


My Scientific Summer Essay

- We’ve learned about what science is.  Write a
150 word essay on your scientific experiences
over the summer.  
- Use the 5 paragraph essay format, and please
use loose leaf.
- Please use proper punctuation and spelling.
- You MUST use blue/black ink pen to write this.
If you would like to type it on a Google Docs, you
may do this.
- Use 10 "Science" words minimum and
underline/highlight them.
- Feel free to include a picture or an illustration
of a happy scientific summer moment! :)
- Paragraph #1: Introduction paragraph
   Paragraph #2: Physical Science words
   Paragraph #3: Earth Science words
   Paragraph #4: Life Science words
   Paragraph #5: Conclusion paragraph

Use 3 science words for each body paragraph; 10 TOTAL!
Relate it to your summer OR relate it to a DREAM/FANTASY summer. Coronaparty kinda changed our summer plans..... bleh. :)

- Enjoy reflecting on your summer holiday!
(Portfolio #1 - Due FRIDAY, 9/16/22)