Bell-ringer: 7 minutes What could you invent to measure something in a new way……. What would you call it? How would it work? What would it measure? What units would it have? 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?) "This Week" Poem Collection of Friday's feedback Tools, Materials, and Technology Technology linked to measurement and new ideas "What would you suggest" questions 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

This Week…

Feedback Brown bag pick-up of any leftovers Reflection on Grades vs. Behavior and Goals Behavior Pts, New Parent Newsletter, & Website Home-Page Update Tonight

Tools, Materials, and Technology Make your report detailed to the point that when someone goes over your science fair work, they could repeat the project exactly the way you did. Don’t limit what you write – put all that you use! Review Project Guide Booklet Page 6

Do-Now: Explain how technology is linked to measurement and new ideas

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.

What are you measuring? How would you suggest…? ** Dependent Variable What are you measuring? How would you suggest…? Blue Red Green Purple

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: ______________________

Time to Review Sample Report?

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