1. Scientific inquiry

2. Scientific method Page 11
Essential Question:
What steps would you take in order to perform a scientific experiment?

3. 1. Problem/question
A problem is a question based on observation that can be tested through experimentation

4. 2. Observation/research
Observe w/ senses
Research using internet, journals, books, etc.

5. 3. Hypothesis/prediction
Predict solution to problem based on research
“If….then….because” statement

6. 4. Controlled Experiment
Test hypothesis with step-by-step procedure
Detailed
List ALL materials used

7. 5. Collect data
Information and observations collected during experiment
Qualitative and quantitative

8. 6. Analyze results
Display using an appropriate graph

9. 7. conclusion Solution to problem Is hypothesis supported or rejected?
Summarize and explain results
Sources of error (May repeat experiment)

10. 8. Report findings
Present so others can replicate

11. Assignment Write questions in CUE column pg 11 Write summary pg 11
Interact with notes on left side pg 10
Complete Scientific Method WS and staple on page 10

12. Experiments Pg 13 Essential question:
When dealing with a controlled experiment:
A. What are controls and constants?
B. What is the difference b/t dependent and independent variables?
C. What is the difference b/t qualitative and quantitative data?

13. Control group Group or sample used as standard for comparison
Ex. The plant in the dark is compared to the plants in the light (experimental group).

14. constants
The factors in the experiment that stay the same in both the control and experimental group
Ex. Amount of soil, nutrients, water, etc.

15. DV vs. iv Changes due to IV What you measure Responding variable
Dependent variables (DV)
Independent Variables (IV)
Changes due to IV
What you measure
Responding variable
Y- axis
(DRY)
What you change
Experimental group
Manipulated variable
X-axis
(MIX)

16. Qualitative vs. quantitative
Descriptions of observations
What it looks like
Ex. Plant C has dried up and lost all of its leaves.
Numerical measurements
Numbers w/ units
Ex. 15 cm

17. Assignment Write questions in CUE column pg 13 Write summary pg 13
Interact with notes on left side pg 12
Complete Scientific Case Studies and Simpsons WS and staple on page 12

18. Metric conversions Pg. 15 Essential question:
How is dimensional analysis used to convert metric units?

19. Kangaroos hop down mountains drinking chocolate milk

20. Names and abbreviations
Kilo – k
Hecto – h
Deka – da
Base unit – meter (m), Liter (L), gram (g)
Deci – d
Centi – c
Milli - m

21. Dimensional analysis
Place a 1 in front of larger unit (which is higher on the staircase). This way
you don’t have to deal with negative exponents.

22. Dimensional analysis practice problem #1
How many mm are in 15 cm?

23. Dimensional analysis practice problem #2
How many km are in 1.7 dm?

24. Assignment Write questions in CUE column pg 15 Write summary pg 15
Complete Dimensional Analysis WS and staple on page 14

25. Graphs Pg 17 Essential Question:
When displaying data, which graph is appropriate to use: line, bar, or pie?

26. Line graph Used to show data that is continuous
Points are plotted using x and y axis
Points are connected
Shows relationship b/t IV and DV (how/if the IV affects the DV)

27. Bar graph Data is NOT continuous Bars typically don’t touch
Allows us to compare descriptive data (categories)
No order to the categories

28. Pie graph Data is NOT continuous
Usually presents data as a “part of a whole” or as percentages
Categories add up to 100%

29. labeling Always use a title
Label x and y axis (IV – x axis; DV – y axis) w/ name and units
Use appropriate intervals, may need to round up

30. Assignment Write questions in CUE column pg 17 Write summary pg 17
Interact with notes on left side pg 16

31. Essential Question for page 18 & 19
What tools are appropriate to use to obtain various scientific data?

32. Tools and procedures pg. 18&19
unit
tool
length
Meter, centimeter, kilometer
Ruler, meter stick
volume
Liter, milliliter, cubic centimeter
Graduated cylinder
mass
Kilogram, gram
Balance, scale
temperature
Celsius
thermometer

33. Scientific inquiry test
Read Chapter 1 in biology textbook
Make sure you can answer all essential questions.
Make sure all Cornell notes are complete with questions on the side and summaries at the bottom.
Make sure all interactions are complete, neat, and colored.