1. Welcome to Science Class!
My name is Mrs. Baugh and I am excited that you are here!

2. This year we will cover the following:
Atoms/Matter
Waves and Energy
Earth Structures
Space Science
Ecosystems

3. You will need the following supplies EVERY DAY:
Brain
Agenda
Pencil/Pen
Tape
Science folder

4. Classroom Rules and Procedures
Be Respectful
Be Prompt & Ready
Stay Seated
Raise Your Hand
Follow Directions

5. Science Folder Set-up Title page Table of contents Session Number
Objective
Warm-up
Reflection
Homework

6. Warm Up Read the Scientific Method poem
Reflect using the following writing prompt:
“I was a scientist this summer… “
*Use evidence (vocabulary) from the text to support your answer.
Warm Up

7. What do you think of when you hear the term SCIENCE?
Scientific Terms
What do you think of when you hear the term SCIENCE?

8. Time for a Study Jam

9. The Scientific Method Observe: What’s the Problem? Research Hypothesis
Experiment
Analysis
Conclusion
Observe: to study something using your senses
Research: What do you know about this? How can you find out more?
Hypothesis: a prediction based on background knowledge saying what is expected to happen in an experiment
Experiment: a series of steps used to figure out the effects of a certain factor on another factor;
Analysis: to figure out what data or information means
Conclusion: a process of arriving at an inference, interpretation, or reason

10. Scientific Method Introduce yourself to your tablemate
Discuss how you were a scientist this summer using parts of the scientific method

11. What’s In the Bag? Do Not Open the Bag!
Balloon (blow up), chalk (can erase), rubber band (be flexible), cotton ball (soak up knowledge), battery (life in it), bell (teacher dismisses you)
Do Not Open the Bag!
Using your senses and reasoning skills, try to guess what is in the bag.

12. Think: How did this activity relate to the scientific method?
Why are these objects in a science classroom?
How does one of these objects relate to you?

13. Homework Bring Science Class Materials The Strange Case of BeriBeri
Define “Hypothesis” on back of homework paper
Balloon (blow up), chalk (can erase), rubber band (be flexible), cotton ball (soak up knowledge), battery (life in it), bell (teacher dismisses you)