DO NOW V: 0 Monday May 5, 2014 On page, list 3 questions you think could be answered using the scientific method.

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework-Constant and Variables Practice Problems QUIZ FRIDAY: Variables and Constants Today’s Agenda -Introduce Project -Choose Project Questions -Simpson’s Variable Practice

TEKS & EQs V: 0 TEKSDesign and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well- defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology. EQs What are the important parts of a science experiment? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important?

1.Read the instructions to the project on your own. (3 minutes) 2.Discuss with the people at your table what the project is about. (2 minutes) 3.Read and review project as a class V: 0 Project Introduction

V: 0 Choosing a Question 1.Add 7 more questions to you do now list. 2.Choose your favorite 3 questions on your list. 3.Share with your table and come up with a list of your favorite 3 questions. 4.Look at the list of questions and pick your favorite 2. 5.Add them to your group list. 6.Your teacher will select a question from your list.

Simpsons Practice 1. Complete the Simpsons Practice 2. Check your answers with your partner 3. Check answers as a class 4. Begin working on homework V: 0

DO NOW V: 0 Tuesday May 6, 2014 Jack wants to know what type of cereal the 8th graders at his school like the best. He has them rank 5 cereals from their most favorite to least favorite. Identify the independent and dependent variables in his survey. Should he have constants? What would they be?

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework-Constant and Variables Practice Problems QUIZ FRIDAY: Variables and Constants Today’s Agenda -Introduce Project -Choose Project Questions -Simpson’s Variable Practice

TEKS & EQs V: 0 TEKSDesign and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well- defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology. EQs What are the important parts of a science experiment? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important?

Team Building Your group has the following materials: – Spaghetti Noodles – String – Tape Goal: Make the tallest, free-standing tower. V: 0

Team Building Reflection 1. What did your group do well together? 2. What was difficult about working with your group? 3. What did you learn about your group members? 4. With the scientific method project, you will be working with your group. How will your group work through difficulties during the project?

DO NOW V: 0 Wed/ Thurs. May 7 & 8, 2014 Complete Variables and Constants Practice

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework-Constant and Variables Practice Problems QUIZ FRIDAY: Variables and Constants Today’s Agenda -Introduce Project -Choose Project Questions -Simpson’s Variable Practice

TEKS & EQs V: 0 TEKSDesign and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well- defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology. EQs What are the important parts of a science experiment? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important?

V: 0 Research 1.Open a word document and save it as “Research for Scientific Method Project” 2.Look up information on your topic on both the library website and Google. 3.You need at least 3 sources. Record them in APA format to use in your reference list.

V: 0 Complete Group Sheet

DO NOW V: 0 Wed/ Thurs. May 7 & 8, 2014 Describe the difference between a variable and a constant.

Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework-Homework Due Today QUIZ Today Today’s Agenda -Quiz -Grade Quiz -Begin Working on PowerPoint

TEKS & EQs V: 0 TEKSDesign and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well- defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology. EQs What are the important parts of a science experiment? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important?