1. Warm Up How do you find the area of an object?
What is the formula for finding volume of a solid?
What is the formula for finding density?
Bonus: How many seconds are there in a year?

2. What is science?
Use of scientific inquiry to form testable explanations and make predictions about studying the natural word.
“Scientia” – Latin word meaning “knowledge”.
Major categories:
Life science:
Earth science:
Physical science:
Living organisms
Earth & space
Matter & energy

3. What would life be without technology?
What is science?
Scientific explanations help you understand the natural world.
As more is learned about the natural world, some of the earlier explanations might be found to be incomplete or new technology might provide more accurate answers.
Think about the things you use once you leave school to the time you wake up.
What would life be without technology?

4. Scientific Method Construct a study guide & Create a mnemonic.
An organized set of investigation procedures.
Six common steps found in scientific methods are shown.
Step 1: State the Problem
Step 2: Gather information
Step 3: Form a hypothesis
Step 4: Test the hypothesis
Step 5: Analyze data
Step 6: Draw a conclusion
Construct a study guide & Create a mnemonic.

5. Warm Up
What is the mnemonic that your group came up with for the Scientific Method steps?
What are the Scientific Method steps in order?

6. Scientific Method
Find key words & phrases for each step in the textbook and add it to your study guide.
Step 1: State the Problem
Wonder “what” or “why”
Step 2: Gather information
Research - to fine tune the question and to form a hypothesis.
Step 3: Form a hypothesis
Testable explanation based on what you know and observation.

7. Scientific Method Step 4: Test the hypothesis Define Hypothesis.
Hypothesis – educated guess through observation or a possible explanation for a question or problem.
Process of observation, measurement & collecting data by designing an experiment.
Find key words & phrases for each step in the textbook and add it to your study guide.
Did you find?
Experiment, variables, constants, & control

8. Scientific Method
Experiment – looks at how one thing affects another under controlled conditions.
Experimentum - Latin word, which means “proof or test.” 
Variable - a factor that can cause a change in the results of an experiment.
List and define the 4 types of variables?

9. Experiment:
We want to determine which of three different fertilizers helps plants to grow the biggest. What are possible factors to consider?
Possible factors include:
amount of sunlight
room temperature
type of soil
type of fertilizer
amount of water
plant type

10. Experiment: Draw a data table to represent all of the factors.
Which of the following is the dependent variable?
Which are the constants. Why?
Which of the following is the control? Why?
Which of the following is the independent variablel? Why?

11. Scientific Method Step 5: Analyze data
Organizing data into tables & graphs
Includes ALL results
Step 6: Draw a conclusion
Supported or not?
Must be able to be repeated with same result.

12. Scientific Method - Things to Considered
How data is collected - Accuracy vs. precision.
Define each & explain the difference.
Accuracy: The closeness of a given measurement to its true value, i.e. bulls eye.
Precision: The stability of that measurement when repeated many times, i.e. cluster.
Which of the following is accuracy, precision or both?

13. Scientific Method - Things to Considered
2. How data is collected - Qualitative vs. Quantitative .
Qualitative – use of senses; descriptive color, shape, odor, texture, taste
Quantitative - involves measurements; has a number and units associated with it. Ex: length, width, height, mass

14. Warm Up
1. Identify the following for A-D: Accuracy, precision, both or neither
A. B. C. D.
2. __________ involves measurements; has a number and units associated with it. Ex: length, width, height, mass.
3. __________use of senses; descriptive color, shape, odor, texture, taste

15. Scientific Method - Things to Considered
2. Organizing Data
Visual representation of your data/observation
Use of tables and/or graphs.
Types of data organizers:
Data Table
Line Graph
Circle Graph
Bar Graph
Visualizing with models

16. Data Graphs
Data Table: record and organize data; helps in designing a graph or chart. Ex. Rainbow Lab
Test Tube
Color
Final Volume A
Red
10 mL B
Orange
9.9 mL C
Yellow
10.1 mL D
Green
9.7 mL E
Blue F
Purple
10.2 mL

17. Data Graphs
Click to Create a Graph
Line Graph: deals with independent vs. dependent variables that change continuously
x axis: represents the independent variable
y axis: represents the dependent variable
Remember: DRY MIX (an acronym)
D = dependent variable R = responding variable Y = graph information on the vertical or y-axis
M = manipulated variable I = independent variable X = graph information on the horizontal or x-axis

18. Data Graphs Circle Graph: aka. “pie graph”.
Divided into section in relation to 100%

19. Data Graphs
Bar Graph: compares data that does NOT change continuously.

20. Data Graphs
Models – represents an idea, event, or object to help people better understand it.
Give some examples of scientific models

21. Scientific Method - Things to Considered
2. How resources should be used:
Using reusable equipment
Using small mounts
Disposing of waste properly
Understanding MSDA
Material Safety Data Sheets

22. Scientific Law vs. Theory
Look up the definitions for scientific law and theory.
Give an example of a scientific law.
A scientific law is a statement about what happens in nature and that seems to be true all the time.
Laws tell you what will happen under certain conditions, but they don’t explain why or how something happens.
A scientific theory is an explanation of things or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations. It is not a guess; it is an accepted hypothesis.
A theory can be used to explain a law, but theories do not become laws.

23. Use a Venn diagram to compare & contrast Law vs. Theory
Scientific Law vs. Theory
Use a Venn diagram to compare & contrast Law vs. Theory
Law Theory

24. Review Essential Questions
What steps do scientists often use to solve problems?
Why do scientists use variables?
What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

25. Vocabulary Review New investigation scientific methods hypothesis
experiment
variable
dependent variable
independent variable
constant
control
bias
model
scientific theory
scientific law

26. 1. Oreo Cookie Challenge
Do Double-Stuff Oreos actually have double the stuffing or regular Oreos?
Equipment: Scale, Beaker, Rulers, *Oreos and Double Stuff Oreos
*you may need to set some guidelines about eating the experiment items
2. Bounty Challenge: Which paper towels more absorbent generic paper towels or Bounty?
Equipment: Beaker, Graduated Cylinder, Scale, Rules, Water, Two types of towels
Dissecting trays or pans might help for catching water.
3. Surface Effect: How does surface are of a candy affect how quickly it dissolves in water?
Equipment: Smarties or sweet tarts (or any sugary dissolvable candy that can be cut into smaller portions), water, ruler, scale, *scalpel or blade, timer *requires safety discussion beforehand
4. Gum Challenge: Many gum brands claim that they have the longest lasting flavor. Design and conduct an experiment to determine what type of gum has the longest lasting flavor. clock, a variety of different types of gum
5. Polish Remover Challenge: Which type of polish remover works best, acetone or acetone free? fingernail polish, polish remover (2 types), dishes, lids, or other surfaces to paint on, variety is good so that student must consider the surface when conducting the experiment.

27. Sample Guidelines
On a single paper for your group write:
1) Experiment Question
2) Your hypothesis (include reasoning)
3) Your experimental design *
4) Data collected
5) Your Conclusions
Evaluate claims seen on commercials, design and conduct an experiment to test those claims.