1. Eighth Grade Science
Mrs.Lewis

2. STARTER 8/11-8/14
If you have a signed syllabus please turn it into the appropriate tray.
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Prepare to complete a Study Island pre-assessment.
SPI 0807.Inq.1 Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables.
SPI 0807.Inq.2 Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment.
SPI 0807.Inq.3 Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram.
SPI 0707.Inq.4 Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by evidence.
SPI 0807.Inq.5 Identify a faulty interpretation of data that is due to bias or experimental error.

3. Pre-assessment and then. . .
Complete your Study Island Pre-assessment
Go to OneNote in your Office 365 and find our class notebook.

4. MIND PIE PRE-ASSESSMENT
Analyze the slices of the mind pie at your table.
For each slice of the pie place a piece of paper to indicate your level of confidence with the topic. The paper colors mimic the colors on a traffic light:
Green= Go- very comfortable
Yellow= somewhat comfortable
Red= not at all
As a group assess the colors. Determine the topic most members are confident about; least confident.

5. Scientific Method Vocab
PART 2- RACES:
Step 1- As a table determine the appropriate sequence of the index cards located at the center of your table. Raise your hands when you are ready for me to check. . .
Step 2- Shuffle the cards. Then each group member takes a turn(s) placing the cards in order as quickly as possible.
Step 3- The fastest member of every team prepare for a table to table face off challenge.
Step 4- The winning participant wins prizes for entire group!!!!!!
PART1- FOLDABLE:
Take a piece of white paper.
Fold in half.
Divide top flap into 7 equal parts.
Label them in the order of our vocab cards.
Use the information provided to complete the sections.
Complete for HW as necessary.

7. SUMMARY Have a good rest of the day! 3-2-1
3- Explain three components necessary to a well-designed experiment
2- Differentiate between the two types of variables
1- Assess your own understanding of the scientific method. Rank your confidence on a scale from 1 to 10. Explain.
Have a good rest of the day!