1. Today in Science Jan.2, 2014 Copy homework down. Copy homework down. Who knows how to check your grades on Powerschool? Who knows how to check your grades on Powerschool? What are the things needed in a graph? What are the things needed in a graph? –Review Graphing rules –Review RATE Today – earn a higher numeracy and literacy grade! Do your very best on the graph! Today – earn a higher numeracy and literacy grade! Do your very best on the graph! When you complete graph and conclusion, work on Invention Convention board labels- what? Invention due for grading Wednesday January 22 nd ! When you complete graph and conclusion, work on Invention Convention board labels- what? Invention due for grading Wednesday January 22 nd !

2. Earn the Highest Score Possible Numeracy – The Graph Title should have the independent and dependent variables. Title should have the independent and dependent variables. X axis- horizontal – is the independent. It should be labeled. X axis- horizontal – is the independent. It should be labeled. Y axis – vertical – is the dependent. It should be labeled. Be sure to include UNITS. Y axis – vertical – is the dependent. It should be labeled. Be sure to include UNITS. Use a ruler! Use a ruler! Make graph as large as possible! Make graph as large as possible! Make even intervals! Make even intervals! Include a legend or key! Include a legend or key! Bar graph or Line graph? Bar graph or Line graph? –Is it over time? Line graph Literacy – The Conclusion Follow R.A.T.E! Follow R.A.T.E! –Restate the problem –Answer –Give text evidence; in science that is at least 3 pieces of data –Explain the data! Use 5 vocabulary science words to reason! –Make a connection to lab, video, reading, real-life experience! –CHECK THE RUBRIC – give yourself a score for each!

3. Creativity is contagious!! 2Rivers Invention Convention Thursday, January 23, 2014 Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:00-8:00 pm Open to family and friends ***Winners go State Convention at UCONN***

4. Invention Convention * Who participates? * Who participates? Every student in the seventh grade, this is a graded, required project. You will create an original invention (model)– usually taking something that already exists and making it work better, change size, add something to it, or use it in a different way Every student in the seventh grade, this is a graded, required project. You will create an original invention (model)– usually taking something that already exists and making it work better, change size, add something to it, or use it in a different way Rmember: An invention solves a problem! Rmember: An invention solves a problem!

5. Can I work with a partner? No, this is an individual project.. Each participant creates their own invention No, this is an individual project.. Each participant creates their own invention You can get advice from others and check your idea on http://www.google.com/patents You can get advice from others and check your idea on http://www.google.com/patents http://www.google.com/patents

6. What if someone already thought of my idea? If you change it in some way– add to it, improve it, change something about it.. Your invention becomes unique! If you change it in some way– add to it, improve it, change something about it.. Your invention becomes unique!

7. Is there a limit to the amount of money I can use? No more than $25.00 for your invention can be used. It is best to use materials around the house.. in your basement, etc. No more than $25.00 for your invention can be used. It is best to use materials around the house.. in your basement, etc. We encourage inventors to use recycled materials We encourage inventors to use recycled materials If your invention would be expensive to show, you make a model of it or “prototype” and use other kinds of material to represent any that are costly If your invention would be expensive to show, you make a model of it or “prototype” and use other kinds of material to represent any that are costly

8. Do I need to keep track of my ideas and materials I use? Yes, each inventor will be given an Inventor Log Book to keep track of the progression of your ideas (sketches, ideas, resources, etc.) Yes, each inventor will be given an Inventor Log Book to keep track of the progression of your ideas (sketches, ideas, resources, etc.) –Have you misplaced your inventor’s log? If so, please see your teacher for another copy. You will also need to have a 3-Sided board with information on your Invention to accompany your Invention at the school fair. You will also need to have a 3-Sided board with information on your Invention to accompany your Invention at the school fair. –If you wish to purchase one at school please see your teacher. The price is $4.00. You can also get one on your own. Walmart, Staples, Office max all sell them.

9. When do I work on my invention? *At home *At home Science class – time permitting Science class – time permitting *During lunch – see your team teachers for their availability *During lunch – see your team teachers for their availability *During some FLEX periods *During some FLEX periods *See Ms. Hazen for her availability *See Ms. Hazen for her availability

10. What Goes on My Board? Print out the Following: (Preview first so you don’t waste paper!) Print out the Following: (Preview first so you don’t waste paper!) – Title - 150 + font, traditional, nothing artistic, no cursive! Communication is KEY! –Subtitles – 30+ font, See your Inventor’s Log – –The display must include the name of the invention, the problem it solves, and the description of how it works. The name of the student inventor, grade, and school should be legible. Remember that this is the invention's introduction to the world. Do your best work!

11. How to Set Up Board Name of Invention How It Works Problem it Solves *Picture/drawing *Picture/Drawing * Written Description * Written Description Target Audience SurveyStudent Name Grade School