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Science Week of August 30- September 3, 2021

***UPDATE 8/31 @ 6:58 PM ***
- Thursday is a virtual setting. Class will meet via Google Meets (link in         Google Classroom) at your regularly schedule period. 
- The unit test is now moved to Tuesday, September 7, 2021. 
 
 
Busy week ahead with wrapping up assignments, studying for your unit test, and beginning our science fair chat. Be sure to study for your test, I will provide a study guide on Tuesday. 
  • Conclusions in science and how to publish; handouts and notes
  • Write a conclusion in science; Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
  • Quiz on variables- check what you know
  • Science Binder check-in on Wednesday All components are expected to be completed and in order. Check Google Classroom for the list. No Lab book check-in this time. 
  • Design and experiment activity due Thursday
  • Unit test on Thursday - may utilize notes only
 
If you are at home, you will schedule a time to take your test when you return, continue to study and have all work completed. Work will be posted in Google Classroom. 

Science Week of August 23-26, 2021

This week we will focus on all the elements of a scientific experiment. Please be prepared by having your science binder with plastic covers ready. 
  • Elements of an Experiment; Controls, Constants, Variables, and more. 
  • Analyzing data- now, what? 
  • Special "selfie" science project practice. 
  • Research time; topic focused and vetting reliable sources
  • Time to bring it all together now...using the scientific method, design a testable experiment. 
* If you are unable to attend class, your work will be posted in Google Classroom with the materials I provide in class. 

Index card box
Happy Thursday to everyone! As we are now half way through our Scientific Method unit, I am asking that scholars bring/purchase one more item they will need as we progress through upcoming units, an index card box or similar container. We will be making flash cards for vocabulary and terms that will need to be memorized. We will also utilize the cards in class and I will grade for effort. The picture is an example of what I found at the dollar store. Please have this item ready by September 7, 2021. Thank you!

Science Week of August 16-19, 2021

Diving in this week with developing a testable hypothesis and the elements of an experiment. Bring your science binder everyday this week. 
  • Quantitative vs. Qualitative
  • Hypothesis: If...then
  • Lab Day on Wednesday *Need lab book and may bring lab coat/apron Topic: Scientific Measurement
  • Variables? Independent vs. Dependent
  • Control and Constants
  • Vocabulary Focus and Lab Safety mini posters. 
  • First binder and lab book check-in this Thursday. Check in Google Classroom for the complete list of what you should have prepared and how it will all be graded. 

Science Week of August 9-12, 2021

  • Monday- Pre-test on Unit 1: The Scientific Method (bring laptop)
  • Observation vs. Inferences
  • 20 Q's observation assignment (in GC & graded)
  • What makes a good question, a good question? That is a good question. 
  • Mini nature walk on Tuesday (bring lab book)
  • Our first Lab Day on Thursday! Must have lab composition book. May bring lab coat or apron. 

Science w/o August 2-5, 2021

  • Welcome! Introductions and procedures at ASK
  • Distribute textbook and lab journals
  • 10 Q's activity
  • The Element of Me activity (due 8/4)
  • Science PSA small group activity
  • The Compendium begins. (must have binder on Thursday)