Bell-ringer: 7 minutes Rank the importance of measurement techniques and procedures. Explain why you chose the ranking order you did. a. Volume b. Length c. Weight d. Units e. Area 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 SI Units Determining the correct units and magnitude of measurements HW: Work on Materials Section due Wednesday Office Hours #2: Wednesday 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. Materials Section 8/31/15

Feedback Home calls continue to help with your projects McDonalds tomorrow night 6-8pm Behavior Pts, New Parent Newsletter, & Website Home-Page Update Tonight (sorry for the delay!)

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: ______________________

SI Units A system of physical units ( SI Units ) based on the meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole, together with a set of prefixes to indicate multiplication or division by a power of ten.

Determining the correct units and magnitude of measurements Measuring size Size of window Size of desk Measuring space Water A room in a house Measuring weight Pile of Powder A UPS Package

Conversions

Your turn A piece of paper is 8.5 by 11 inches Find the perimeter by correct units Convert to feet Convert to meters Convert to kilometers Find the area with correct units

Group Work If you submitted your introductions – Grading Group Peer review Group If you did not submit your introductions – Introduction Group Topic Support Group If you are ready to work ahead – Materials 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 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…

Last Items/ Questions Materials Sections in a report are important because: _______________________________________________ Review Scientific Method & CP Packet Online! How can you use your town and materials as resources? Calendar on Class Website outlines when sections due Materials for CP due Wednesday