1. 11/3 Warm-up: How could we improve Inquiry 7.1 to make it more realistic? Class activities Discuss EIS MC#4 Grade EIS 12, 13, 17 Ideas for Inquiry 7.2: EIS18 Quizlet test due 11/7 Standard- 6-8 SYSC The output of one system can become the input of another system. 6-8 INQA Scientific inquiry involves asking and answering questions and comparing the answer with what scientists already know. Key vocabulary: radiant energy, radiometer, scientific method I can: Design a lab to learn about the effects of radiant energy.

2. Possible variables to manipulate for 7.2 – 2 groups maximum each (Instead of the distance to the light) 1. Angle of light – (winter vs. summer) a.15٥, 30٥, 45٥, etc. 2.Kind of light – (UV vs. white light) a.Florescent, incandescent, halogen 3.Wattage of light - (star/sun size) a.3, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 4.Time the light is on - (winter vs. summer) a.10, 20, 30 seconds, etc. 5.Color of light - (type of star ex. red giant/white dwarf) a.Options: (black, clear, white), (black, yellow, green), (red, green, blue, orange, or white), (blue, orange, white) 6.Atmosphere (object between light and radiometer) – (cloudy vs. non-cloudy day) a.Plastic wrap, parchment paper, aluminum foil, etc. 7.Number of lights ( binary vs. tertiary systems) a.1, 2, & 3

3. 11/4 Warm-up: What do you need to include in a procedure to go from Lv.3 to Lv.4? Class activities Grade EIS 14-15 Set up Inquiry 7.2: EIS18-21 Complete p.18-19 Set up data table & graph Quizlet test due 11/7 Standard- 6-8 SYSD In an open system, matter flows into and out of the system. In a closed system, energy may flow into or out of the system, but matter stays within the system. I can: Identify variables and write a conclusive statement. Key vocabulary: radiant energy, radiometer, scientific method

4. Group Leader 1. Reads all directions to group 2. Leads the discussions 3. Checks the data sheet 4. Helps with clean-up 5. Is the only one who can ask a question of the teacher Materials Manager 1. Is responsible for collecting and returning all materials & supplies to the appropriate place(s) 2. Is the only one who can get up for materials and supplies 3. Makes sure the everyone in the group has equal access to the materials and supplies 4. Checks the data sheet 5. Helps with clean-up Time Keeper 1. Holds the team stopwatch (or watches the clock) 2. Keeps group on task and reminds them about time 3. Is responsible for getting the group to finish on time 4. Checks the data sheet 5. Helps with clean-up Data Collector 1. Collects the data for the activity 2. Records data on the appropriate form or sheet 3. Returns data sheet to teacher and/or records group data on class data sheet 4. Makes sure all other team members check the data sheet 5. Helps with clean-up

5. 11/5 Warm-up: What is the responding variable in inquiry 7.2? Standard- 6-8 SYSD In an open system, matter flows into and out of the system. In a closed system, energy may flow into or out of the system, but matter stays within the system. I can: Identify variables and write a conclusive statement. Key vocabulary: radiant energy, radiometer, scientific method Class activities Complete Inquiry 7.2: EIS 18-21 Collect data & graph Conclusion & reflection questions Quizlet test due 11/7

6. 11/6 Warm-up: What must you include in a question to go from Lv. 3 to Lv. 4? Class activities MSP booklet: ES1 B, D, E EIS MC #5 Quizlet test due 11/7 Standard- 6-8 SYSD In an open system, matter flows into and out of the system. In a closed system, energy may flow into or out of the system, but matter stays within the system. I can: List objects in the solar system in order by size. Key vocabulary: radiant energy, radiometer, scientific method

7. 11/7 Warm-up: What is the largest celestial object in our solar system? Class activities Planner Check & Warm-ups due Due: Quizlet test Grade EIS 16, 18-21 Standard- 6-8 SYSD In an open system, matter flows into and out of the system. In a closed system, energy may flow into or out of the system, but matter stays within the system. I can: Identify variables and write a conclusive statement. Key vocabulary: radiant energy, radiometer, scientific method