MOLIKA CHEA, MS, CHES KAPLAN UNIVERSITY SC300 Unit 1 Seminar: Application of The Scientific Method

Welcome to SC300!

About the Instructor Reside in Connecticut Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Nutritional Science Master’s of Science in Nutritional Science Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion and Health Education Certified Health Education Specialist 3 years teaching experience, both online and in classroom.

Ice Breaker Activity Which section of SC300 are you in (Molika, Eugene, or Heather)? What part of the United States (or country in the world) are you from? How many of you are new here to Kaplan, or almost finishing up? What science classes have you taken before?

Flex Seminar Schedule There are three SC300 seminars that will be held during the unit week. You can attend 1 out of the 3 based on your schedule and flexibility. The same unit topics will be covered in all three. Sundays7 – 8 pm ETMolika Chea Tuesdays9 – 10 pm ETEugene DaSilva Tuesdays10 – 11 pm ETHeather Bryan

The Kaplan Science Center The Kaplan Science Center is a great resource - they provide learning modules, workshops, and tutoring hours throughout the term. Live Tutoring Schedule:  Sunday: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Monday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm  Tuesday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm  All times are Eastern Time. SCOPE Newsletter: Located in Doc Sharing  Workshop Schedule

Other Doc Sharing Resources Kaplan Writing Center Workshop Schedule (Doc Sharing) Plagiarism Guide (pdf file) APA Guide for Formatting Projects (pdf file)

Seminar Outline Seminar Etiquette and Protocol Tips for Succeeding in the Course Overview of Assignments  Discussion Board  Projects  Seminar Seminar Discussion on “The Scientific Method” Unit 2 Preview

Seminar Etiquette Be respectful of your classmates and instructors.  Avoid using language or phrases that are disrespectful and can offend anyone.  Treat the seminar discussions as if you are in a professional environment. Do not type in all CAPS  Shouting Practice good grammar, punctuation and composition. Use spell check to decrease the amount of errors in your posts.

Protocol Subject Line: SC 300

Unit 1 Objectives Identify the components of scientific inquiry Demonstrate how to use scientific questioning as part of an investigation Create testable hypotheses to answer scientific questions Course Outcomes practiced in this unit  SC300-1: Explain basic scientific principles and their limitations  SC300-4: Employ appropriate scientific ideas and methods to everyday situations

Tips for Succeeding in SC300  Break-up the Chapter Readings each day by section.  Spend time each day completing the Mini-project or Seminar Option 2. › Cover Page & APA Reference Page › Organized into indented, double-spaced paragraphs  (Introduction, Topic Paragraphs, Conclusion) › Spell and Grammar Check  Participate in Discussion Frequently (3-4 x/week, 2+ posts per thread)  Submit Assignments on Time! (by Tuesday night at 11:59 pm ET)  If stuck or have questions, do not hesitate to contact your instructor, especially about grading.

Unit 1 Assignments  Read Chapter 1  Introduce Yourself  Discussion Posting › What’s in a can?  Seminar › The Scientific Method › Final Project (Due at the end of Unit 9) › Part I: Light Bulb Scenario, Design Your Own Problem › Part II: Application of Science to Your Life

Seminar Discussion You’re getting ready to log in to your favorite KU Course (SC300 – Big Ideas in Science!) and your computer won’t turn on. Now what?!

The Scientific Method Ask Questions Conduct Background Research Construct Hypothesis Test With An Experiment Analyze Results and Draw Conclusion  Accept Hypothesis?  Reject Hypothesis? Report Results and Formulate a Conclusion The Scientific Method (2007). Free Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools For Serious Students. Science Buddies. Retrieved on July 10, 2010 from

Unit 2 Preview  Reading: Chapter 12 and 14  Video: “Very Small and Far Away” “Mystery of Dark Matter”  Web Reading: History of the Microscope  Discussion (2 parts)  Measuring Feelings and Standards of Measurement  Seminar: Black holes  Project: Student Absences  2/ _a2.htm 2/ _a2.htm

Unit 2 Discussion Click here to access the second part of the discussion board.

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