1. DO NOW
V: 0
Monday May 11, 2015
On your DO NOW sheet, identify the independent variable, dependent variable, control, and 3 constants in the following experiment.
Walker wants to know how much fertilizer his plants need. He gives plant A no fertilizer, plant B 5 grams of fertilizer, plant C 10 grams of fertilizer, and plant D 15 grams of fertilizer.
Pre-AP: When he is doing his research, what are 3 terms he should search?

2. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Scientific Method
Pre-AP: Scientific Method
Today’s Agenda
Finish Experiment Posters
Team-building activity

3. TEKS V: 0 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.

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

5. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Write research a topic so they can create an experiment.

6. Finish Experiment Posters
V: 0
PICTURE
TITLE
(Problem/Question)
PICTURE
Variables
Constants
Background
Hypothesis
PICTURE
Data Table
Conclusion
Graph

7. Team-Building Activity
Using the materials at your table, build the tallest tower.

8. DO NOW V: 0 Tuesday May 12, 2015 On your DO NOW sheet…
List three goals for what you need to get done in class today.

9. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Scientific Method
Pre-AP: Scientific Method
Today’s Agenda
Finish Experiment Posters
Video

10. TEKS V: 0 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.

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

12. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Complete the experiment poster.

13. Finish Experiment Posters
V: 0
PICTURE
TITLE
(Problem/Question)
PICTURE
Variables
Constants
Background
Hypothesis
PICTURE
Data Table
Conclusion
Graph

14. Video
V: 0
Watch video. While watching video, students will take ABC notes or complete the fill-in-the-blank handout.

15. DO NOW V: 0 Wed/Thrs May 12, 2015 On your DO NOW sheet…
What is your big take away from completing this project? What skills did you develop that you think you will need in high school?

16. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Scientific Method
Pre-AP: Scientific Method
Today’s Agenda
Gallery Walk
Revise projects

17. TEKS V: 0 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.

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

19. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Explain their experiment and reflect on the experience of conducting their own experiment.

20. Gallery Walk
V: 0
Each student will fill out an assessment of the other groups in their class. They will identify the group’s questions, independent variable, dependent variable, and 2 constants. Then, they will give each group one GLOW and one GROW.

21. Revise and Reflect
V: 0
Revise and reflect on your experiment.

22. DO NOW V: 0 Friday May 12, 2015 On your DO NOW sheet…
What was most difficult about this project? What advice would you give to someone who was starting this project?

23. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Scientific Method
Pre-AP: Scientific Method
Today’s Agenda
Project Presentations
Self and group evaluations
Mythbusters

24. TEKS V: 0 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.

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

26. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Explain their experiment and reflect on the experience of conducting their own experiment.

27. Project Presentations
V: 0

28. Self & Group Evaluations
Fill out the self and group evaluation handouts.

29. Mythbusters V: 0 While watching Mythbusters, identify the following:
Problem/Question
Independent & Dependent Variables
Hypothesis