1. We will continue with The Boy in Striped Pajamas after announcements
Have a seat quietly
We will continue with The Boy in Striped Pajamas after announcements

2. Scientific Method
The purpose of the Scientific Method is to come up with answers for how the world works. It is one thing to observe something, but when you start to pursue the answer to why things are the way they are you begin to do what science is all about.

3. Scientific Method
WHY?
This is the great question of science. Why do you know what you know? Why do you believe what you believe?

4. Prove it! Scientific Method Is there any evidence? Has it been tested?
How do you know?

5. MENTOS Method
Perhaps you’ve seen what happens when you place Mentos in a bottle of pop (soda). If so, you know what happens. We are going to explore why it happens?

6. MENTOS Method
In order to do this and truly prove our answer we are going to need to use the right tools, set of a quality experiment with one independent variable, and properly analyze results to find the correct cause for the effects we see. In all this, we need to be sure we avoid errors and bias.

7. MENTOS Method RECAP of OBJECTIVES
Answer the question with proof using one independent variable
Use the correct tools
Effectively analyze results
Find cause for the effect
Have no bias and make no errors

8. When Mentos is placed in pop it bubbles and shoot out the top.
OBSERVATION
When Mentos is placed in pop it bubbles and shoot out the top.

9. Which flavor of pop shoots the farthest?
QUESTION
Which flavor of pop shoots the farthest?

10. RESEARCH
We do research so that we can find out what we already know. We will watch two videos and then you read with your group through the passage in your package. Highlight the important information in the passage and write all your research in the research portion of your package.

11. ANALYZE RESULTS
It is important to be able to analyze results during research and after the experiment.

12. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
Mandatory Task (Tennessee Requirement)
SPI 0807.Inq.3-Interpret and translate data into a table, graph, or diagram.
Data Interpretation: 4 Steps
(Summarized Version)
Step 1: Carefully examine it.
Step 2: Look for patterns/trends
Step 3: Figure out what the question is asking.
Step 4: Find the answer (may be in the pattern/trend)

13. What do you notice when you examine this table?
SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Science
(1) Closely examine the table, graph, or diagram
What do you notice when you examine this table?
City X Avg Temp
City Y Avg Temp
12 months
Avg monthly temp
(in Celsius)

14. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(2) Look for patterns in the way the data is organized and displayed
What patterns do you see with this data?
January
February
City Y-Lowest temps (coldest)
are also Dec, Jan and Feb
City X-Lowest temps (coldest)
are Dec, Jan and Feb
December

15. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(2) Look for patterns in the way the data is organized and displayed
What other patterns do you see with this data?
June, July, and Aug are the highest temps (hottest)
for both cities
June
July
August

16. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(2) Look for patterns in the way the data is organized and displayed
For both cities the lowest temps happen in the coldest winter months
For both cities the highest temps happen in the hottest summer months
Also for both cities moderate temps temps occur in spring and fall
January
February
Spring
June
July
August
Fall
December

17. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(2) Look for patterns in the way the data is organized and displayed
Are there any other things that you notice?
Look at the temps of these two cites…
…which city is generally warmer?
City X is cooler
City Y is
warmer

18. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(3) Read over the question and determine specifically what it is asking
There is nothing in the table about wind speed.
So letter A probably is not the right answer

19. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(3) Read over the question and determine specifically what it is asking
There is nothing in the table about humidity
So letter B probably is not the right answer

20. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(3) Read over the question and determine specifically what it is asking
There is nothing in the table about rainfall
So letter D probably is not the right answer

21. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: (Interpret Data)
(3) Read over the question and determine specifically what it is asking
Cities on the equator are closer to the sun, so these cities are generally hotter than cities in other areas of our planet
So letter C is the correct answer. City X is generally colder than City Y, so it is logical to assume that City X is further from the equator

23. Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Science
Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
Tables
Tables/charts are used to organize exact amounts of data and to display numerical information.
Tables do not show visual comparisons.

24. Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Science
Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
Pie Charts
A pie chart is a circular chart divided into sectors
Best used for comparing parts to a whole
The total amount should equal 100%
Works well for comparing 6 or fewer items, but more than
six items becomes difficult to view and interpret

25. SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Science
Pie Charts: Examples

26. Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Science
Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
Bar Graph
Bar graphs are used to compare facts. The bars
provide a visual display for comparing quantities in different categories  
Bar graphs help us to see relationships quickly.

27. Notes Science SPI 0807.Inq.3: Bar Graph: Example (Interpret Data)
Example: A survey of student's favorite after-school activities was conducted at school The table shows the results
Note: Since the data is not changing over time, a line graph would not be best for displaying this data. A bar graph is better.

28. Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Science
Different types of charts, tables, and graphs
Line Graph
Line graphs are used to display data or
information that changes continuously over time.
Line graphs allow us to see overall trends such as an increase or decrease in data over time.

29. SPI 0807.Inq.3:
(Interpret Data)
Notes
Line Graph: Example
Science

30. Fuel Efficiency (miles per gallon)
Tuesday
Science Stater
9/1/15 a.
Car W has fuel efficiency worse than car Y, but is better than car Z. b.
Car Z has fuel efficiency worse than car Y, but is better than car W c.
Car Y has the worst fuel efficiency d.
Car X has the best fuel efficiency
The fuel efficiency of four different cars is shown in the table below.
Cars that burn fewer gallons of gasoline per mile are more fuel efficient. Understanding this fact, which answer choice below best matches the data in the table.
Fuel Efficiency Data
Car
Fuel Efficiency (miles per gallon) W 21 X 29 Y 16 Z 42