Unit 1: Scientific Method & Basic Skills
Unit 1 Learning Objectives:
I can accurately take measurements and apply appropriate units.
I can convert data from one unit to another using dimensional analysis.
I can explain the basic steps of the scientific method.
I can identify the key components of an experiment: control group, independent variable, dependent variable.
I can convert data from one unit to another using dimensional analysis.
I can explain the basic steps of the scientific method.
I can identify the key components of an experiment: control group, independent variable, dependent variable.
Important Dates:
What we did in class:
September 7 & 10, 2012
- Discuss UN Translator problem
- Activity: Measuring the Measuring Tool
- Conversion Practice: Fun With Conversions
- Discuss UN Translator problem
- Activity: Measuring the Measuring Tool
- Conversion Practice: Fun With Conversions
September 11 & 12, 2012
- Check conversion HW
- Conversion Video
- Scientific Method: the Basics
- Gummy Bear Lab: Day 1
- Identifying Parts of the Scientific Method
- Check conversion HW
- Conversion Video
- Scientific Method: the Basics
- Gummy Bear Lab: Day 1
- Identifying Parts of the Scientific Method
September 13 & 14, 2012
- Check HW: Parts of Scientific Method
- Gummy Bear Lab: Day 2
- Mythbusters - Identifying Variables & Controls
- Check HW: Parts of Scientific Method
- Gummy Bear Lab: Day 2
- Mythbusters - Identifying Variables & Controls