1. Measurement and Scientific tools
Thursday Sept 6th

2. What you will learn (Content purpose)
* Group Response Cards: Your group has only one set of response cards and must agree on an answer.
Understand that advances in technology allow scientists to investigate nature more thoroughly.

3. What you will say (Language Purpose)
Use the following terminology in your group’s answers: sample, evidence, analysis/analyze, examine, equipment, technology.

4. What you will do with your group (PGW Outcome)
Report group’s answers to questions about advanced technology used during the Iceman investigation.
Resource:
Iceman text: iScience NOS

5. SI Base Units
Look at pg NOS Note units and symbols we use to measure in science
All Scientists use the International System of Units (SI) for their measurements.

6. Scientific Tools (pg NOS 16)
Some scientific tools include:
Science Journal
Ruler
Meterstick
Beaker
Graduated Cylinder
Triple-beam balance
Thermometer
Computers

7. Tools used by earth scientists (pg 18)
Binoculars
Compass
Wind Vane and Anemometer
Streak Plate

8. Precision No measuring tool is perfectly precise
Scientists round numbers

9. Technology
Understand that advances in technology allow scientists to investigate nature more thoroughly.

10. Assignment:
Pg NOS 27