Monday, August 26, 2013 SC.912.N.1.1

Scientists use scientific thinking to test: Data Hypothesis Observations conclusions B

Learning activities Bellringer Common board/scales Interactive Notebooks Scientific method notes Scenarios

5th period Learning activities Bellringer Common board/scales Interactive Notebooks Finish Myth busters Go over handout Scientific method notes Scenarios

Common Board How do I use the scientific inquiry process? 8/26 Bellringer Common board/ scales Interactive Notebooks Scientific method notes Scenarios Return signed forms Get supplies Experiment Vocab handout How do I use the scientific inquiry process? 8/26

Exit Slip/Scales Students will understand the practice of science. Q- What is the difference between a constant and other variables? A- Constants are… 1, I can list the steps of the scientific method 8/26 0, I do not know what the scientific method is.

Notebook/Binder Make sure you have it TODAY! 5 dividers titled… Info CB/BR/Exit Notes/Vocab Labs Assessments Table of contents go in front then your “about me” and class survey.

Notebooks/binders- look at my green binder

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 SC.912.N.1.1

Which is true about a dependent variable in an experiment? A. It is the experimental data. B. It is manipulated by a scientist. C. It never changes during the experiment. D. It is not affected by the independent variable. A

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 SC.912.N.1.1

Scientific theories can change when scientists A Scientific theories can change when scientists A. prepare and test different hypotheses. B. criticize existing data. C. provide conflicting scientific evidence. D. prove an alternate theory. C

Learning activities Bellringer Common board/scales Finish Scenarios Pseudoscience vs science activity Comp check/HW

Pseudoscience vs. science http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/ watch?v=7DDF8WZFnoU Take out HW- description about your day yesterday

What is Pseudoscience? How can we distinguish proper scientific inquiry from Pseudoscience? What are the differences between two often misunderstood words, Astronomy and Astrology? Are horoscopes accurate?

VOCABULARY: 1) Pseudoscience – A practice, or methodology that claims to be scientific, but does not follow the established scientific method. Usually lacks concrete scientific evidence, and testable hypothesis. 2) Astronomy – A natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena (stars, planets, galaxies, etc), outside the Earth‟s atmosphere. 3) Astrology – A belief system that attempts to predict human activity based on the relative position of celestial bodies compared to Earth.

Thursday, August 30, 2012 SC.912.N.1.1

Each summer, Janine spends two weeks visiting her grandparents, who live near a beach. She notices that the shore in one area appears to erode more each year than any other area. Which of the following would be the best way to determine if different areas of this beach experience more erosion than others each year? Find out what factors contribute most to the erosion of the beach each year. Compare the physical features of this beach to those of beaches in other towns. Take photographs of all areas of the beach over several years to look objectively for differences. Survey the residents who live near the beach year round to see if they notice any changes in erosion. C

Learning Activities Finish pseudoscience (7th) Present scenarios Intro to ecology notes Pill Bug Pre-lab Start HW (2&3) HW- scientific method handout DUE FRIDAY

Lab and quiz tomorrow Make sure you have proper clothing Study for you quiz tonight on scientific method Look at notes Review Bellringers Review Hw

Friday, August 31, 2012 SC.912.N.1.1 MINI ASSESSMENT

A pharmaceutical company is developing a new drug that is designed to help prevent osteoporosis. One of the company's goals in conducting clinical trials is to determine if the drug will be more effective in women than men, and they also want to determine the optimum dosage of the drug. Which of the following is the best way to set up the groups of participants in the clinical trials? There should be twenty groups, each taking a different dosage of the drug, and each group should consist of one man and one woman. There should be two groups of participants: one consisting of only women who are taking the drug, and the other of men who are not taking the drug. There should be five groups, with four taking a different dosage of the drug and one not taking any drugs, and each group should consist of one hundred randomly assigned participants. There should be two groups of participants: one consisting of men and women who already have osteoporosis and are taking the drug, and the other of men and women without osteoporosis who are not taking the drug. C

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