DO NOW Directions: Fill in your Weekly Do Now sheet, then answer the prompt. Sept. 3rd, 2013 Cedillo Objective Students will be able to distinguish between an observation and an inference. Do Now Prompt In the picture to the right…. What do you OBSERVE (see) and what can you INFER (predict) Is happening?

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: AGENDA: Sept 4th ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the difference between an observation and an inference? AGENDA: -Use observations and inferences to create a model of the inside of the “Mystery Box” -Define observation and inference -Learn how to create a concept map

Mystery Box – Pg. 7 -RECORD WHAT YOU OBSERVE IN THIS BOX OBSERVATIONS INFERENCE -RECORD WHAT YOU OBSERVE IN THIS BOX -USE YOUR OBSERVATIONS TO CREATE A DRAWING OF WHAT YOU THINK THE INSIDE LOOKS LIKE

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OBJECTIVE: What is the difference between an observation and an inference? OBJECTIVE: -Distinguish between an observation and an inference.

Sept. 4th/5th, 2013 DO NOW (Pg. 6 in journal) Cedillo Objective SWBAT distinguish between a descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigation. Prompt Using observations, describe this classroom. What inferences can you make about Ms. Cedillo from your observations? Reminders: --Enter quietly and pick up any papers by door --Sharpen pencils and have materials out and ready *BEFORE* bell rings --Be in seat with voice level 0 when bell rings --Make sure homework is written in agenda for this week. (Lab Safety, Vocabulary, and Investigations – Due Friday)

Today’s Agenda ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Agenda: What is the difference between a descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigation? Agenda: -Use observations and inferences to conduct and descriptive investigation of Turk’s Cap. -Conduct a comparative investigation of Turk’s Cap and the Siberian Iris. -Look at an example of an experimental investigation -Fill out a Mind Map to organize information about scientific investigations. -Decorate notebooks (if time).

Notebook Prep for Today Page 8 – Descriptive & Comparative Investigation Frames Page 9 – Experimental Investigation Frame Page 10 – Scientific Investigation Mind Map Please use as little tape as possible!

How do animals communicate? Descriptive Investigation Dr. Damian Elias: http://nature.berkeley.edu/eliaslab/# How do animals communicate?

Descriptive Investigation Dr. Damian Elias: http://nature.berkeley.edu/eliaslab/# Scientists from the Elias Lab use descriptive investigations to understand how jumping spiders communicate. Jumping Spider Mating Dance

Descriptive Investigation 1. 2. 1. 2.

Use 5 senses and scientific tools to make observations No hypothesis or prediction needed Describe characteristics and traits of a thing

Comparative Investigations Dr. Larry J. Young: http://research.yerkes.emory.edu/Young/larry.html What controls behavior?

Dr. Larry J. Young: http://research.yerkes.emory.edu/Young/larry.html Comparative Dr. Larry J. Young: http://research.yerkes.emory.edu/Young/larry.html Vs. Prairie Voles Monogamous: Only have 1 partner Meadow Voles Polygamous: have many partners

COMAPARATIVE Investigation SIBERIAN IRIS TURK’S CAP

TURK’S CAP

BLUE SIBERIAN IRIS

In science, there are three types of investigations Mind Maps In science, there are three types of investigations Descriptive Comparative Experimental Can be Will Evaluate similarities and differences between two or more things No hypothesis or prediction needed Observe more than one thing

What are the risks when finding a mate? Experimental Investigations Dr. Rachel Paige: http://research.yerkes.emory.edu/Young/larry.html What are the risks when finding a mate?

Experimental Male Simple Call Male Complex Call Female Frog Bat

In science, there are three types of investigations Mr. Martell 506 Aug. 28th 2011 Mind Maps In science, there are three types of investigations Descriptive Comparative Experimental Can be Will Include independent and dependent variables Include a hypothesis and prediction

Sept. 6th, 2013 DO NOW (Pg. 6 in journal) Cedillo Objective SWBAT distinguish between a descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations. Prompt What is the difference between a descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigation? Reminders: --Homework due today --Keep in corner of desk until asked to turn in

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do you design an experimental investigation? OBJECTIVES: -Design an experimental investigation to test a question about Turk’s Cap and the Siberian Iris.

Advantages of doing this type of investigation Exit Ticket Today we have learned about 3 different types of investigations: descriptive, comparative, and experimental. On page 11 in your journal, choose one type of investigation to write about. Then, describe the following: Advantages of doing this type of investigation Disadvantages of doing this type of investigation Think of a possible experiment that might use this type of investigation When you finish, you may decorate the front of your notebook using magazines.

Descriptive, Comparative, or Experimental? On your dry erase boards, choose whether the experiment read by the teacher is a descriptive, comparative, or experimental investigation.