Welcome to Science! Miss Watson Biology – the study of life/living organisms Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work Chemistry -
Course content 2 year course (S1/2) Divided into 3 sections (can you name the 3 sciences? Biology – the study of life/living organisms Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work Chemistry -
Jotters You are given 2 jotters One for classwork/one for homework When writing in jotters always Start by writing the date in the margin Use a title to describe each new topic Write in sentences Use a ruler to draw straight lines Biology – the study of life/living organisms Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work Chemistry -
Assessment Homework At least 3-5 homeworks per topic Parents of pupils not completing homework will receive a letter and the pupils may be kept in during lunchtime to complete homework Tests A short test will be carried out at the end of each unit of work Biology – the study of life/living organisms Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work Chemistry -
Laboratory Safety No food/drink, No running, Hair tied back, safety goggles to be worn.
Lesson Starter What should you do if you break any glass equipment in a science lab? Where should your bags and jackets be during an experiment? Explain why. No food/drink, No running, Hair tied back, safety goggles to be worn.
Learning Intention By the end of this lesson you should be able to: Name some of the common types of equipment we use in the science classroom. Draw diagrams of the equipment. No food/drink, No running, Hair tied back, safety goggles to be worn.
Laboratory Apparatus BEAKER TEST TUBE STAND TEST TUBE TRIPOD STAND GOGGLES MEASURING CYLINDER BUNSEN BURNER
Drawing Diagrams
Drawing Diagrams
Draw a diagram to show the following: a bunsen burner, which is on a ceramic mat, heating a small beaker of water. (Note: The beaker must be placed on a tri-pod stand)