DO NOW V: 0 Monday Apr. 27, 2015 On your DO NOW sheet… Write a procedure for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Homework & Agenda V: 0 HomeworkGrade Level: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables Pre-AP: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables QUIZ ON FRIDAY Today’s Agenda -PB & J Procedure -Bubble Lab Intro and Setup

TEKS The student is expected to: (A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers; (D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends. V: 0

Vocabulary Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable Independent Variable Constant Control Analysis Conclusion V: 0

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What are the important parts of a science experiment and why are they important? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… -Write a detailed procedure for an experiment. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

V: 0 The teacher will make some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches according to the students’ procedures. PB & J Procedure

V: 0 Which type of detergent makes the largest bubble? Brainstorm with your group about how you could test this question. Bubble Lab Intro

V: 0 Teacher will demonstrate how to make a bubble on the table. Bubble Lab Intro

V: 0 Students will now write a procedure for testing which detergent makes the largest bubble. Students must also identify the following: -Independent Variable -Dependent Variable -Constants -Control -Materials -Procedure Bubble Lab Setup

V: 0 Once you have your procedure written and have identified all the components of the experiment, your group needs to write a hypothesis for what you think will be the outcome. Finally, your group needs to construct a data table for recording your findings during the experiment. Bubble Lab Setup

DO NOW V: 0 Tuesday Apr. 28, 2015 Answer on your DO NOW sheet… Why is research important in science?

Homework & Agenda V: 0 HomeworkGrade Level: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables Pre-AP: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables QUIZ ON FRIDAY Today’s Agenda -Bubble Lab

TEKS The student is expected to: (A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers; (D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends. V: 0

Vocabulary Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable Independent Variable Constant Control Analysis Conclusion V: 0

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What are the important parts of a science experiment and why are they important? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… -Perform a science experiment following the procedure they wrote in the previous class. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

V: 0 Students will follow their procedures and conduct the Bubble Lab experiment. Grade Level students will record the diameter of the bubbles. Pre-AP students will record the circumference of the bubbles. Bubble Lab

V: 0 ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION Students will make a bar graph comparing the diameter (GL) or circumference (PreAP) of the different bubble mixtures. After the graph is made, the students will write a conclusion stating if their hypothesis was correct or not and how they would change this experiment in the future. Bubble Lab

DO NOW V: 0 Wed/Thrs Apr , 2015 Answer on your DO NOW sheet… How could you improve the Bubble experiment if you did it again?

Homework & Agenda V: 0 HomeworkGrade Level: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables Pre-AP: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables QUIZ ON FRIDAY Today’s Agenda -Analysis and Conclusion of Bubble Lab -Penny Lab -How to do Research

TEKS The student is expected to: (A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers; (D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends. V: 0

Vocabulary Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable Independent Variable Constant Control Analysis Conclusion V: 0

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What are the important parts of a science experiment and why are they important? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… -Complete an experiment and then learn how to conduct proper and appropriate research. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

V: 0 Purpose/Question: How many drops of the following liquids can fit on a penny: water, soapy water, vinegar? Which will hold the most drops? Research: 1. Make 2 observations about each liquid. Penny Lab Observations

V: 0 Hypothesis: If drops of water, soapy water, and vinegar are put on a penny, then will have the most drops because. ***Your reasoning should be based on your observations.*** Penny Lab Observations

V: 0 Complete the following for the penny lab: Independent Variable: Dependent Variable: Constants: Materials: Procedure: Penny Lab Observations

V: 0 Make a data table to record your data: Penny Lab Observations Trial #1Trial #2Trial #3Average Water Soapy Water Vinegar

V: 0 1.Make a bar graph comparing the number of drops from each liquid. 2.Write a one paragraph conclusion. The paragraph should include the following information: 1.Explain the graph 2.Compare your results to your hypothesis 3.What would you do differently if doing this experiment again? Penny Lab Observations

V: 0 How do you do research? What resources should you use? How do you know if a source is reliable? O.Henry Library link Databases RESEARCH

V: 0 With your group choose your top 3 questions you would like to test from this list: 1. What is the viscosity of different liquids? 2. Does size affect parachute flight? 3. How does a catalyst work? (Using liver and hydrogen peroxide) 4. How do gases contract or expand? (Balloon lab in different temperatures) 5. What makes ice melt the fastest? 6. What type of flour has the most gluten? 7. How greasy are you potato chips? 8. How does the salinity affect the buoyancy of an egg? 9. How does the temperature of a tennis ball affect its bound height? 10. Which brand of paper towel can hold the most liquid? RESEARCH

V: 0 Once you have your question, begin researching your question. For each source, write down the: 1.Website address 2.The date you visited the website (today) pieces of information from that source Begin Researching

DO NOW V: 0 Friday May 1, 2015 Answer on your DO NOW sheet… Define the following: - Independent Variable - Dependent Variable - Control - Constant

Homework & Agenda V: 0 HomeworkGrade Level: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables Pre-AP: Scientific Method: Controls and Variables QUIZ TODAY Today’s Agenda -Homework -Scientific Method Quiz -Plant Experiment

TEKS The student is expected to: (A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology; (C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers; (D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and (E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends. V: 0

Vocabulary Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable Independent Variable Constant Control Analysis Conclusion V: 0

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What are the important parts of a science experiment and why are they important? Why is it important for a scientist to repeat their trials? Why is researching the experiment important? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… -Demonstrate mastery of the scientific method. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

V: 0 Trade and grade homework. Homework

QUIZ V: 0 R ead and re-read the passage. U nderline the question B ubble important words I dentify the key idea, write it in margin. E liminate the wrong answers S elect the correct answer ✓ Mass of an object

V: 0 After the quiz, students will begin writing a problem statement, hypothesis, materials list, procedure, and data table for testing the plants. Plant Experiment