2. List the steps of the Scientific Method in order. (as we learned them on Friday) Bell Ringer Monday, 8/30/10

3. 1. ask a question 2. do background research 3. construct a hypothesis 4. test your hypothesis by doing an experiment 5. analyze your data and draw a conclusion 6. communicate your results Bell Ringer Monday, 8/30/10

4.  You should now have your Science Binder with its Table of Contents and all of the paperwork that you have received put into it.  As soon as you have your ID, please fill out your yellow paper and get your laptop.  We will have our first test of the year this Friday. You will get a review for the test on Thursday.

5. Attention Juniors and Seniors If you have not picked up your laptop, be aware that time is running out! Your scheduled time is before and after school Mon, Tues, and Wed of this week ONLY. The last day for your scheduled pick up time is Wednesday 8th period – 4:30pm. Any junior or senior who has not picked up a laptop after that day will not be allowed to get a laptop until September 11th, after 9th and 10th grade laptop distribution is completed.

6. Assignment Currently Open Page Date of Notes on Website Date IssuedDate Due Information SheetN/A 8/238/24 Class Procedures and Expectations 1-4N/A8/238/25 Lab Safety Contract N/A 8/248/26 WS: The Scientific Method 13-148/278/31

7. Class Activity Worksheet: Scientific Method Practice (pages 17-18) Run the following issue through the Scientific Method. The Surgeon General of the United States has said that cigarette smoking can lead to lung disease.