1. Weds. Dec. 2, 2009 Mrs. Gall Physical Sciences Weston Preparatory Academy

2. Physics Wednesday, December 2, 2009 1. Warmup: When is your science fair data due? What data will you be collecting? (times, temperatures, observations, colorchanges, photos, etc) 2. Crossword due tomorrow (42 pts) (4 pts extra credit if turned in today) 3. SCIENCE FAIR: NOTES (10 pts. Per powerpoint screen, due today, returned tomorrow)

3. Chemistry Wednesday, December 2, 2009 1. Warmup: When is your science fair data due? What data will you be collecting? (times, temperatures, observations, colorchanges, photos, etc) 2. Vocabulary Presentations Tomorrow. 3. Crossword due tomorrow at end of hour (46 pts) (4 pts extra credit if turned in today) 4. SCIENCE FAIR: NOTES (10 pts. Per powerpoint screen, due today, returned tomorrow) 5. If finished before 1:54, MRE demonstration: exothermic

4. Grade 7 Physical Science Wednesday, December 2, 2009 1. Warmup: When is your science fair data due? What data will you be collecting? (times, temperatures, observations, colorchanges, photos, etc) 2. Vocabulary Presentations Tomorrow. 3. Crossword due Thursday at end of hour (4 pts extra credit if turned in today) 4. SCIENCE FAIR: NOTES (listen today, handout given tomorrow) 5. SAMPLE DATA TABLE DUE FRIDAY.40 POINTS.

5. THAT WAS FUN… BUT NOW THAT’S DONE! PLEASE SIT QUIETLY. PLEASE SIT QUIETLY. IT’S TIME TO EARN POINTS WHILE YOU LEARN!!!!! IT’S TIME TO EARN POINTS WHILE YOU LEARN!!!!! ORGANIZED LEARNING IS A LOWER- STRESS, LESS “FUN” ACTIVITY, BUT ALSO WORTHWHILE AND USEFUL. ORGANIZED LEARNING IS A LOWER- STRESS, LESS “FUN” ACTIVITY, BUT ALSO WORTHWHILE AND USEFUL.

6. Thank you for being quiet Please stare at noisy kiddos Please stare at noisy kiddos Maybe it will help remind them to also listen so we can learn TOGETHER. Maybe it will help remind them to also listen so we can learn TOGETHER. Learning together is FUN and effective! Learning together is FUN and effective!

7. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 1 All students will complete a science fair project to be displayed and judged at the school on January (26), 2010. All students will complete a science fair project to be displayed and judged at the school on January (26), 2010. Students will complete their projects in steps, with a great deal of guidance and support during class. Students will complete their projects in steps, with a great deal of guidance and support during class.

8. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 2 SCIENCE FAIR TASKS COMPLETED Choose a topic from the list provided: Friday, Oct. 9 Choose a topic from the list provided: Friday, Oct. 9 Research your topic: Friday, Oct. 23 Research your topic: Friday, Oct. 23 Plan experiment and collect materials: Friday, Nov. 20 Plan experiment and collect materials: Friday, Nov. 20

9. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 3 UPCOMING SCIENCE FAIR TASKS Conduct experiment and collect data and results: Friday, Dec. 11 Write a rough draft of report: Friday, Jan. 8 Edit and revise report: Friday, Jan. 15

10. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 4 FINAL COUNTDOWN Assemble display board at home: On or before Jan. 22 Assemble display board at home: On or before Jan. 22 Projects are due: Monday, Jan. 25 Projects are due: Monday, Jan. 25 Set up Science Fair project: Tuesday, Jan. 26 Set up Science Fair project: Tuesday, Jan. 26 Visit Science Fair: Tuesday, Jan. 26 Visit Science Fair: Tuesday, Jan. 26

11. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 5 Science Fair Report and Display will contain: Science Fair Report and Display will contain: Title, Purpose, Hypothesis Title, Purpose, Hypothesis Procedure, Materials Procedure, Materials Data Tables, Charts, Graphs, Photos Data Tables, Charts, Graphs, Photos Results (data written in words) Results (data written in words) Conclusions: Analysis, Error, Applications Conclusions: Analysis, Error, Applications Sources used for Research Sources used for Research

12. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 6 What is the TITLE of your experiment? What is the TITLE of your experiment? Should be “catchy” and short but somewhat descriptive Should be “catchy” and short but somewhat descriptive Boring is better than bizarre Boring is better than bizarre Examples: “Magnetic Force vs. Temperature”; Experimental Calculation of the Strength of a Magnifying Lens Examples: “Magnetic Force vs. Temperature”; Experimental Calculation of the Strength of a Magnifying Lens

13. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 7 What is the PURPOSE of your experiment? What is the PURPOSE of your experiment? This is NOT a hypothesis. It is a short general explanation that tells why you chose to do this experiment; it puts the reader in a frame of mind to find out what you did. This is NOT a hypothesis. It is a short general explanation that tells why you chose to do this experiment; it puts the reader in a frame of mind to find out what you did. Example: Pizza Rolls taste better when they are cooked in the oven instead of the microwave. What are the specific differences that matter the most? Example: Pizza Rolls taste better when they are cooked in the oven instead of the microwave. What are the specific differences that matter the most?

14. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 8 What is the HYPOTHESIS that will be tested by your experiment? What is the HYPOTHESIS that will be tested by your experiment? A hypothesis is a specific statement of fact that will be proven or refuted by your data. A hypothesis is a specific statement of fact that will be proven or refuted by your data. Example: Bleach will be a more effective paint remover than vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and water when left undisturbed for several hours. Example: Bleach will be a more effective paint remover than vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and water when left undisturbed for several hours.

15. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 9 What PROCEDURE will be used to conduct your experiment? What PROCEDURE will be used to conduct your experiment? Be VERY SPECIFIC, and list steps exactly in the order you will do them. Be VERY SPECIFIC, and list steps exactly in the order you will do them. You may find that you modify the procedure as you do the experiment. Put the MODIFIED procedure in your report and on your display. You may find that you modify the procedure as you do the experiment. Put the MODIFIED procedure in your report and on your display. Anyone else should be able to copy the experiment EXACTLY using this procedure. Anyone else should be able to copy the experiment EXACTLY using this procedure.

16. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 10 What MATERIALS are used in conducting your experiment? What MATERIALS are used in conducting your experiment? List tools and equipment List tools and equipment List materials that are used up and tested List materials that are used up and tested (People and locations are referred to in the PROCEDURE only, NOT in the materials list) (People and locations are referred to in the PROCEDURE only, NOT in the materials list)

17. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 11 What DATA will you collect as you do the experiment? What DATA will you collect as you do the experiment? Will this data prove or refute your hypothesis, or is it unnecessary information? Will this data prove or refute your hypothesis, or is it unnecessary information? How can the data collection be organized into a data table or chart that is logical and clear? How can the data collection be organized into a data table or chart that is logical and clear?

18. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 12- note the format

19. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 13 The sample data table is very well labeled The sample data table is very well labeled It includes the date of the experiment It includes the date of the experiment Columns and rows have descriptive titles Columns and rows have descriptive titles Units (cm) are given Units (cm) are given Location and names of experimenters are given Location and names of experimenters are given

20. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 14 Your DATA must be collected by December 11. Your DATA must be collected by December 11. The DATA TABLE that you use to turn in your data will be a very organized, well – labeled list of all information gathered. The DATA TABLE that you use to turn in your data will be a very organized, well – labeled list of all information gathered. Observations and Measurements will be organized into a data table. Observations and Measurements will be organized into a data table. Additional Notes taken during the experiment should also be saved and turned in on December 11. Additional Notes taken during the experiment should also be saved and turned in on December 11. Full credit will be 200 points for your complete data table and notes turned in on December 11. Full credit will be 200 points for your complete data table and notes turned in on December 11.

21. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 15 What will YOUR DATA TABLE look like? What will YOUR DATA TABLE look like? Draw it now, show Mrs. Gall, any science teacher, or a friend or adult. Draw it now, show Mrs. Gall, any science teacher, or a friend or adult. Did you miss any important information? Did you miss any important information? Are you gathering unnecessary information? Are you gathering unnecessary information?

22. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 16 You’ll get your TEN POINTS for note- taking on page 16 if you draw a sample data table for your experiment. You’ll get your TEN POINTS for note- taking on page 16 if you draw a sample data table for your experiment.

23. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 17 What types of evidence, artifacts, and photos can you collect during your experiment? What types of evidence, artifacts, and photos can you collect during your experiment? If you have a digital camera, take several photos of the setup, progress, and finished experiment (if not borrow one!) If you have a digital camera, take several photos of the setup, progress, and finished experiment (if not borrow one!) If you can save parts of the setup or any resulting evidence from the experiment (painted tiles after bleaching, magnifying glass on a stand, for example) do save these! Store safely at home or in Mrs. Gall’s classroom with permission. If you can save parts of the setup or any resulting evidence from the experiment (painted tiles after bleaching, magnifying glass on a stand, for example) do save these! Store safely at home or in Mrs. Gall’s classroom with permission.

24. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 18 What type of GRAPH is best suited to your data? What type of GRAPH is best suited to your data? Bar graph (comparisons) Bar graph (comparisons) Line graph (changes over time) Line graph (changes over time) Circle chart (percentages) Circle chart (percentages)

25. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 19 Your RESULTS are your data table (s), graph (s), and a written description of the data collected. Your RESULTS are your data table (s), graph (s), and a written description of the data collected. The written RESULTS will be written in full sentences, with correct grammar and spelling. The written RESULTS will be written in full sentences, with correct grammar and spelling. The RESULTS will describe all of the data collected, using words instead of list or chart. The RESULTS will describe all of the data collected, using words instead of list or chart.

26. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 20 Your CONCLUSION tells: Your CONCLUSION tells: Was your hypothesis proven correct, or was it refuted? Was your hypothesis proven correct, or was it refuted? How did the data support or refute the hypothesis? How did the data support or refute the hypothesis? ANALYSIS (how the data was used, what errors occurred, etc) ANALYSIS (how the data was used, what errors occurred, etc) APPLICATIONS (what you learned, how the information is useful, etc.) APPLICATIONS (what you learned, how the information is useful, etc.)

27. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 21 ANALYSIS (how the data was used, what errors occurred, etc) ANALYSIS (how the data was used, what errors occurred, etc) Why did you feel that the data you collected was appropriate? Why did you feel that the data you collected was appropriate? Was there data you did not collect because of limited funds or equipment? Was there data you did not collect because of limited funds or equipment? What extra data would have been useful? What extra data would have been useful?

28. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 22 ANALYSIS (how the data was used, what errors occurred, etc) ANALYSIS (how the data was used, what errors occurred, etc) What parts of the procedure did you modify and why? What parts of the procedure did you modify and why? How would you do the experiment differently to minimize error and improve quality? How would you do the experiment differently to minimize error and improve quality? What errors were made, were they significant, and how can they be avoided? What errors were made, were they significant, and how can they be avoided?

29. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 23 APPLICATIONS (what you learned, how the information is useful, etc.) APPLICATIONS (what you learned, how the information is useful, etc.) What was the general subject area you learned about (use the textbook for ideas)? What was the general subject area you learned about (use the textbook for ideas)? What are related topics? What are related topics? Why is the topic meaningful to you? Why is the topic meaningful to you? What ideas, inventions, news stories, or other applications are there for the results of your experiment, in reality or possibilities? What ideas, inventions, news stories, or other applications are there for the results of your experiment, in reality or possibilities?

30. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 24 SOURCES SOURCES You already gave three or more sources that you’ve used. You already gave three or more sources that you’ve used. One was a book (textbook?) One was a book (textbook?) List the sources in MLA format (ask Ms. Wey or use the internet) at the end of your science fair project report. List the sources in MLA format (ask Ms. Wey or use the internet) at the end of your science fair project report.

31. 12/2 Science Fair Notes page 25 Bonus! Bonus! Draw a smiley face for a 10 point bonus at the end of these notes, Draw a smiley face for a 10 point bonus at the end of these notes, 250 points total possible. 250 points total possible. Best of Luck on your project! See me (1 st hour prep, A lunch, after school, email appleforteacher@hotmail.com) for assistance and support. Best of Luck on your project! See me (1 st hour prep, A lunch, after school, email appleforteacher@hotmail.com) for assistance and support.appleforteacher@hotmail.com