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Weekly Plans for Karen White's Science Classes

Essential QuestionsNorth Carolina Standard Course of Study

1.  What are the steps of the scientific method and how will I use them in Science?

2.  What is the best way to test your hypothesis?

3.  How do variables affect experimental results?

1.01 What is a hypothesis?

1.02 Experimental procedures

1.04 Variables

1.08 Use oral and written language in science

 

 Date

Agenda 

Homework 

Monday, August 30, 2010

Vocabulary 1  ~~ Why study vocabulary?

Pretest, Brain Drain, Graphic Organizer: Scientific Method

Investigation 1:  Choosing a testable question

Clue Card 1:  Writing a testable question

Vocabulary 1:  Homework is assigned today and DUE ON FRIDAY!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

 Vocabulary 1 Activity:  4 corners

Practicing the Scientific Method:  Popcorn Push-ups Lab

Write a "prediction paragraph" for our lab.

Don't forget to get your Vocab Homework finished for Friday!  Study those words every night! 

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Analyze:  Popcorn Push-ups Lab

Reflection:  Write a reflection in your notebook.  You will share this with your lab group.

Investigation 2:  Variables

Clue Card 2;  Controlling variables in experiments. 

Vocab.... don't forget to study! 

 Thursday, September 2, 2010

 Review 4-corners activity to help study for Vocab test tomorrow. 

Investigation 3:  Recording Information

Clue Card 3:  Collecting Data

 

One last night to finish Vocab Homework!  Study for that test tomorrow! 

Friday, September 3, 2010

 Vocabulary 1 Test today.

Collect Vocabulary 1 Homework.

Investigation 4:  Analyzing Graphs

Clue Card 4:  Graphing -- The Great Marble Roll

 

 Have a GREAT WEEKEND! 

NO HOMEWORK!

 

 

 

 

 


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Supplies for Science 2010-2011

Composition book (sewn binding like in the picture)

2 pocket folder (with or without prongs)

pens, pencils, notebook paper

 


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