Bell-ringer: 4 minutes Choose the most appropriate units to measure the weight of a textbook a) Pounds b) Grams c) Ounces d) Kilograms Copy CCSS/Objectives/HW

Mantra - Your Turn! Today is a great day for science because: science is power. We are powerful because: We always make a difference.

Agenda Paper Return/ Grade Sheets/ Collection (Make-ups?) Peer project groups & Work Time Writing Successful Procedures / Common elements & models Practice HW: Simple how-to procedure Office Hours #2: TONIGHT 6-8pm Summary/ questions

Class Competition Month - Sept. Quiet Coyote Time Homework Completion Cleanliness of Room at the end of class # of Volunteers Following Directions the First Time

Paper return/ Grade Sheet Update No. Name of Assignment Unit Name Date Points Earned 1. How Do You Know Inquiry 8/6/15 2. Science / Observations 8/7/15 3. Measurement 8/11/15 4. Scientific Method Quiz 8/17/15 5. 1st Attempt: Fossil Model 8/19/15 6. 2nd Attempt: Fossil Model 8/25/15 7. Introduction Requirement Qz. 8/28/15 8. Introduction Section 8/31/15

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McDonalds “Office Hours” For help with finalizing materials/procedure requirements WEDNESDAY(9/2) 6pm to 8pm Right by 2218 US-82, Greenwood at stoplight I agree that my student, ___________________, can speak to Miss Krichten outside of school at the McDonalds on Wednesday (9/2) about his/her science projects. I will/ will not (circle one) be attending as well. Guardian Signature: ______________________

Group Work (~15min.) If you submitted your introduction/materials 1. Grading Group 2. Peer review Group If you did not submit them– 3. Introduction Group 4. Materials Group 5. Topic Support Group If you are ready to work ahead – 6. Procedure Section Work Group

Title Requirements Independent Variable Dependent Variable Experimental organism or system being used

Identification Requirements Your name Course name and Period # Instructor’s name, spelled correctly Date Submitted

Introduction Requirements Due Mon. Reveals the question to be answered Background Information Statement of Purpose (Why are you doing this experiment?) Hypothesis (and alternate hypothesis) State what observations or information led you to make this hypothesis Brief Summary of Procedures (1-2 sentences)** **You can add this after we go over procedures

Materials Section Requirements Due Wed. Lists all equipment or places to be used in project Explains experimental design and variables Describes method of data collection Describes method of analyzing data Strategic full points: Includes appropriate research and topic; May use relevant outside information of a formal or informal nature; Identifies all important aspects of the scientific problem and shows understanding of the relationships between them. Communication full points: Gives a complete response with a clear, unambiguous response; Presents strong supporting evidence where appropriate; Writing is relatively free of grammatical and spelling errors.

Topic Support Group Blue Red Green Purple What I would suggest is… Here’s what I’m interested in... What I would suggest is… Here’s what I’m interested in... What I would suggest is…

Your Turn What would happen if it were not? Describe how a successful procedure should be written and why it needs to be that way. What would happen if it were not?

What is wrong with the following? How can they be fixed?

Your Turn 3. Create a picture cereal label to tell someone in a foreign land how to properly eat cereal.

Procedure Section Requirements Clear, numbered, specific list of all steps in the correct order to be taken during experiment

HW: Writing a simple how-to: Write a detailed step-by-step procedure for how to make a paper airplane. Due tomorrow Be as detailed as possible Include pictures/ drawings if possible

Last Items/ Questions Procedure Sections in a report are important because: _______________________________________________ Review Scientific Method & CP Packet Online! Sample How-to to look at How can you use your town and materials as resources? Calendar on Class Website outlines when sections due Simple How-to: Tomorrow Procedure Section: Friday