Do Now 1.What was your overall take away after completing the frog dissection on Friday? 2.What are you left wondering after the dissection? 3.What was your science fair project last year? Did you have fun with it? Did you like participating in the activity?

Announcements Homework packet Science fair project due January 23 rd. You’ll get this in a little bit but not quite yet! Late homework packets due this Friday! Rewritten essays due on Friday as well!

Agenda Comparing/contrasting frogs and human body Three paragraphs Quick explanation of the science fair sheet

Comparing Basic organs are shared between frogs and humans. Lungs, kidneys, stomach, heart, brain, liver, small and large intestines, etc. Skin Similar body shape (able to easily identify limbs, head, torso etc).

Contrasting Reproductive organs are less complex. Rib cage or diaphragm? Frog hearts are three chambered compared to our four chambered heart. What about the frogs teeth and tongue? What differences were there between the frogs hind legs compared to its front legs? Is this the same as a human? What advantages are there to this? What adaptations permit the frog to live on land and in water? How are these adaptations different from a human? (Be specific) 2. The frog's sense organs are located on top of the head. How does this help the frog when it is in water?

Three paragraphs: 20 mins 1.Differences between the frog and human body. 1.This should extend beyond the obvious physical differences and should talk about the advantages. 2.Similarities between the frog and human body 3.Social impact on dissecting a frog. 1.Students will need to address the question “did you feel any guilt while dissecting a frog?” Explain why or why not.

Science fair explained We’re doing it as a homework packet. It is due in class by the 23 rd. Every night you’ll have part of the project due. You’ll also have class time daily to work on this. This does not mean that you DON’T do your homework! You wont get enough time to complete it in its entirety.

What is a Scientific Question? A scientific question only tests one thing. A scientific question can only have one thing that is changing. This is called the independent variable. A scientific question has an independent variable and a dependant variable. THE QUESTION SHOULD ONLY TEST ONE THING! Has to be TESTABLE and OPINION-FREE

Some Possible Topics/ Questions  Does music affect animal behavior?  Does the color of food or drinks affect whether or not we like them?  Where are the most germs in your school?  Does music have an affect on plant growth?  Which paper towel brand is the strongest?  What is the best way to keep an ice cube from melting?  Can the food we eat affect our heart rate?  Can background noise levels affect how well we concentrate?  Does acid rain affect the growth of aquatic plants?  What is the best way to keep cut flowers fresh the longest?  Does the color of light used on plants affect how well they grow?  What plant fertilizer works best?  Does the color of a room affect human behavior?  Do athletic students have better lung capacity?  What brand of battery lasts the longest?  Does the type of potting soil used in planting affect how fast the plant grows?  What type of food allow mold to grow the fastest?  Does having worms in soil help plants grow faster?  Can plants grow in pots if they are sideways or upside down?

Good Question…Bad Question Good Question Does the direction of sunlight affect a plant’s growth?” Bad Question Does the direction of sunlight and the amount of sunlight affect a plant’s growth?

What should I do next? By tomorrow you will need: 1. Science Fair Topic 2. Scientific Question

Feelings Things I am excited about? Things I am nervous about? Questions I still have?