10-25-17 Comprehensive - Changing Science Research Project

Do Now: Copy this essential question in your science notebook What is an instance from the history of science in which scientific knowledge has changed when new evidence or interpretations are encountered?

Read the article, “DNA detectives get teeth to talk” As you read, write down examples of how scientists changed the way they looked at evidence.

Summary: Write this in your science notebook. Scientific knowledge can change due to new technology which allows us to gather new evidence. Scientific knowledge can change due to new interpretations of evidence.

Assignment: Changing Science Research Project Research another example of how scientific knowledge has changed throughout history, specifically because of technology or due to new interpretations. Your project should answer the essential question, “What is an instance from the history of science in which scientific knowledge has changed when new evidence or interpretations are encountered?”

Changing Science Research Project You will have time in-class today to begin creating a short PowerPoint to present this to the class. You may work individually or in pairs. Your presentation will be graded on content and the presentation (see rubric) Presentations will be Friday (10/27).

Checklist to ensure completeness ____ My project relates to the topic and includes accurate facts, supporting details, and high quality examples. ____ My presentation will be detailed and accurate. ____ My project provides a clear answer to the essential question and includes supporting details and examples. ____ My project explains what was previously believed. ____ My project explains what new evidence or new interpretations were encountered. ____ My project explains what is currently believed.

Homework: Find a Research Project Topic Research another example of how scientific knowledge has changed throughout history, specifically because of gathering new evidence or due to new interpretations. Come to class tomorrow with at least 2 sources (can be online or print)

Exit Ticket: Answer on a notecard Explain how better technology made scientists change their thinking about the barreleye fish. Use this sentence: “Scientists used to think ______________________ but now they know ____________________ because _____________________.