1. Science Skills Unit Part IV/IV

2. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

3. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

4. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

5. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

6. Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

7. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

8. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

9. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

10. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

11. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

12. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. New Area of Focus: Observation, Inferences, and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

13. What is science? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

14. Science is… Science is… - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

15. A study of natural phenomenon. A study of natural phenomenon.

16. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method.

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18. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

19. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

20. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

22. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

23. A systematic study and method. A systematic study and method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

24. Knowledge through experience. Knowledge through experience. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25. A good Scientist is…. A good Scientist is…. - - - - - - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

26. Is safe! Is safe! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

27. Is accurate, precise and methodical. Is accurate, precise and methodical. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

28. Is unbiased, a seeker of the truth. Is unbiased, a seeker of the truth. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

29. Can observe and question. Can observe and question. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

30. Can find solutions, reasons, and research. Can find solutions, reasons, and research. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

31. Works in all weather conditions if safe. Works in all weather conditions if safe. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

32. Can overcome obstacles. Can overcome obstacles. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

33. Collaborates (talks) with others. Collaborates (talks) with others. OFE Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. Science is a systematic attempt to get around human limitations. Science is a systematic attempt to get around human limitations. Science tries to remove personal experience from the scientific process. Science tries to remove personal experience from the scientific process.

35. Science is a systematic attempt to get around human limitations. Science is a systematic attempt to get around human limitations. Science tries to remove personal experience from the scientific process. Science tries to remove personal experience from the scientific process. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

36. Science is a systematic attempt to get around human limitations. Science is a systematic attempt to get around human limitations. Science tries to remove personal experience from the scientific process. Science tries to remove personal experience from the scientific process. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

37. TRY AND WRITE WITHOUT PERSONAL PRONOUNS. TRY AND WRITE WITHOUT PERSONAL PRONOUNS. DO NOT USE…I, me, you, he, she, we, you, they, them, theirs, names, etc. DO NOT USE…I, me, you, he, she, we, you, they, them, theirs, names, etc. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

38. TRY AND WRITE WITHOUT PERSONAL PRONOUNS. TRY AND WRITE WITHOUT PERSONAL PRONOUNS. DO NOT USE…I, me, you, he, she, we, you, they, them, theirs, names, etc. DO NOT USE…I, me, you, he, she, we, you, they, them, theirs, names, etc. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

39. Do not end science writing with the words “The End.” Save that for Disney movies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

40. Activity! Please pass three items around the table three times. –Then write about your experience without using any personal pronouns. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

41. Activity! Please pass three items around the table three times. –Then write about your experience without using any personal pronouns. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

42. Activity! Please pass three items around the table three times. –Then write about your experience without using any personal pronouns. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

43. How the paragraph could have been written. –Three items were passed around the table in a random fashion. Each member of the table passed and contributed one item. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

44. Activity! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group was asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

45. Activity! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group was asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

46. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

47. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End.

48. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

49. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

50. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

51. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

52. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

53. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End.

54. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End.

55. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

56. Answer! –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

57. Answer! Find the personal pronouns in this poorly written example. –Our table group and I were asked to pass three items around. I passed a pencil while Mark and Jill both passed their textbook. We passed our items around until we heard our teacher say “stop.” -The End. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

58. Branches of Science…Branches of Science… –How many branches of science do you know. –- Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

59. Types of scientists… –Biology – The study of life. –Geology – The study of earth. –Chemistry – The study of Matter. –Physics – The study of matter and energy. –- –-The list will continue on the next page. Each branch is a possible career field. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

60. Aerodynamics: the study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created Anatomy: the study of the structure and organization of living things Anthropology: the study of human cultures both past and present Archaeology: the study of the material remains of cultures Astronomy: the study of celestial objects in the universe Astrophysics: the study of the physics of the universe Bacteriology: the study of bacteria in relation to disease Biochemistry: the study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms Biophysics: the application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology Biology: the science that studies living organisms Botany: the scientific study of plant life Chemical Engineering: the application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms Chemistry: the science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself

61. Climatology: the study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes Computer Science: the systematic study of computing systems and computation Ecology: the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment Electronics: science and technology of electronic phenomena Engineering: the practical application of science to commerce or industry Entomology: the study of insects Environmental Science: the science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment Forestry: the science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources Genetics: the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms Geology: the science of the Earth, its structure, and history

62. Marine Biology: the study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems Mathematics: a science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement Medicine: the science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease Meteorology: study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting Microbiology: the study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes Mineralogy: the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals Molecular Biology: the study of biology at a molecular level Nuclear Physics: the branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom Neurology: the branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders Oceanography: study of the earth's oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes

63. Organic Chemistry: the branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures, synthesis, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds Ornithology: the study of birds Paleontology: the study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods Petrology: the geological and chemical study of rocks Physics: the study of the behavior and properties of matter Physiology: the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms Radiology: the branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes Seismology: the study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth Taxonomy: the science of classification of animals and plants Thermodynamics: the physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of processes Zoology: the study of animals Every Branch uses the Scientific Method!

64. Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

65. Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

66. Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

67. Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

68. Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Scientific method: A process that is the basis for scientific inquiry (questioning and experimenting). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

69. Activity! Sketching out the scientific method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

70. Activity! Sketching out the scientific method. –This requires a full page and will look like the example on the next page when done. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

71. Observe Add to background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Repeat experiment Do something With the findings. Everything in the experiment should be the same except for the independent variable which is the one thing that is different. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

72. Observe and question Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

73. Observe Collect background information Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

74. Observe Collect background information Form a Hypothesis

75. Observe Collect background information Form a Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group.

76. Observe Collect background information Form a Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

77. Observe Collect background information Form a Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

78. Observe Collect background information Form a Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Reject hypothesis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

79. Observe Collect background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Reject hypothesis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

80. Observe Collect background information Form a new Hypothesis Create a new experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Reject hypothesis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

81. Observe Collect background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

82. Observe Collect background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Repeat experiment Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

83. Observe Collect background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Repeat experiment Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

84. Observe Collect background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Repeat experiment Do something With the findings. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

85. Observe Add to background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Repeat experiment Do something With the findings. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

86. Observe Add to background information Form a new Hypothesis Create an experiment with a control group and experimental group. Collect data Analyze the data Support hypothesis Reject hypothesis Repeat experiment Do something With the findings. Everything in the experiment should be the same except for the independent variable which is the one thing that is different. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

87. Observation – Anything you can see, hear, smell, touch, taste, (Using your senses). Observation – Anything you can see, hear, smell, touch, taste, (Using your senses). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

88. Observation Basics. –Our perceptions are not photographs, they are constructions - something that our minds manufacture. –What we perceive is partially determined by what we know or believe. –Constructive perception has survival value - it helps us make sense of the world –So, seeing is not necessarily believing. –USE YOUR JOURNAL! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

89. Observation Basics. –Our perceptions are not photographs, they are constructions - something that our minds manufacture. –What we perceive is partially determined by what we know or believe. –Constructive perception has survival value - it helps us make sense of the world –So, seeing is not necessarily believing. –USE YOUR JOURNAL! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

90. Observation Basics. –Our perceptions are not photographs, they are constructions - something that our minds manufacture. –What we perceive is partially determined by what we know or believe. –Constructive perception has survival value - it helps us make sense of the world –So, seeing is not necessarily believing. –USE YOUR JOURNAL! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

91. Observation Basics. –Our perceptions are not photographs, they are constructions - something that our minds manufacture. –What we perceive is partially determined by what we know or believe. –Constructive perception has survival value - it helps us make sense of the world. –So, seeing is not necessarily believing. –USE YOUR JOURNAL! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

92. Observation Basics. –Our perceptions are not photographs, they are constructions - something that our minds manufacture. –What we perceive is partially determined by what we know or believe. –Constructive perception has survival value - it helps us make sense of the world. –So, seeing is not necessarily believing. –USE YOUR JOURNAL! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

93. Observation Basics. –Our perceptions are not photographs, they are constructions - something that our minds manufacture. –What we perceive is partially determined by what we know or believe. –Constructive perception has survival value - it helps us make sense of the world. –So, seeing is not necessarily believing. –USE YOUR JOURNAL! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

94. Inference: A conclusion based on your observations. Inference: A conclusion based on your observations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

95. Inference: A conclusion based on your observations. Inference: A conclusion based on your observations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Try to make an inference about what board game beneath this box based on clues on the next slide.

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105. Let’s Play…I’m thinking of a person… Yes/No Questions only. You are allowed 4 questions.

106. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

108. Activity! How well do you observe the world around you. –Observe each scene for 30 seconds and then answer some questions afterward. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

111. Questions for the street scene. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

112. Questions for the street scene. –How many vehicles were driving? Two were driving, two were parked Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

113. Questions for the street scene. –How many vehicles were driving? Two were driving, two were parked Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

115. Questions for the street scene. –What type of vehicles were they? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

116. Questions for the street scene. –What type of vehicles were they? Utility van with no labels and small 4 door SUV. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

118. Questions for the street scene. –What colors were they? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

119. Questions for the street scene. –What colors were the they? Utility van was white, SUV was dark blue with no license plate on the front. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

121. Questions for the street scene. –What was the speed limit? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

122. Questions for the street scene. –What was the speed limit? 35 mph What country is this picture in? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

123. Questions for the street scene. –What was the speed limit? 35 mph What country is this picture in? The United States most likely because 35 mph is not Metric. The U.S. is one of the few countries to use the Old English System. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

125. Questions for the street scene. –How many witnesses were there, what were they doing? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

126. Questions for the street scene. –How many witnesses were there, what were they doing? One witness, he was mowing the lawn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

128. Questions for the street scene. –What season was it? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

129. Questions for the street scene. –What season was it? Summer, the leaves were well established and green. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

131. Questions for the street scene. Two were driving, two were parked Utility van with no labels and small 4 door SUV. Utility van was white, SUV was dark blue with no license plate on the front. 35 mph (No Metric here, must be in the US) One witness, he was mowing the lawn. Summer, the leaves were well established and green. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

134. Question about the backyard scene? –What was the color of the roof of the shed? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

135. What color was the roof? –Answer: You can’t tell from the photograph. In this area of the country the roofs are dark colored shingles so that’s what we construct in our head. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

136. If we lived in the Slovenia, Germany, our constructions would be different as the rooftops here are all orange. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

137. Please write down the name of the common nursery rhyme that you will see on the next slide? You get one second. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

138. Mary had had a little lamb Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

139. “Write down what it said in your journal?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

140. “Did your brain act faster than your eyes?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

141. Mary had had a little lamb Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

142. Mary had had a little lamb Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

143. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

144. Say the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

145. Say the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

146. Say the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

147. Say the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

148. Say the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

149. Say the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

150. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

151. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Was this easier? Why? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

152. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Was this easier? Why? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

153. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Was this easier? Why? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

154. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Was this easier? Why? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

155. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Was this easier? Why? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

156. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Was this easier? Why? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

157. Read the color of the words below (not the actual words), try to do it as fast as you can. Is it difficult? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

158. Please record what you see beneath this box. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

160. Answer! The white marks say the word LIFT. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

161. Answer! The white marks say the word LIFT. L I F T Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

162. Activity! How well do you observe the world around you. –Observe each scene for 30 seconds and then answer some questions afterward. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

165. Questions about the street scene? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

166. Questions about the street scene? –What type of location are the people at? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

167. Questions about the street scene? –What type of location are the people at? Airport, Train Station, Bus Station? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

169. Questions about the street scene? –Describe the person who walked away with someone else’s green suitcase. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

170. Questions about the street scene? –Describe the person who walked away with someone else’s green suitcase. Male, 5’8” Black Hair, Red short sleeved shirt and blue jeans and wearing a backpack. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

174. Questions for the ocean scene –Who is this a picture of?

175. Who is this a picture of? –A women (adult) with blonde hair, maroon shirt and wearing eyeglasses. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

178. Questions for the ocean scene? –Specifically, where was this photo taken? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

179. Questions for the ocean scene? –Specifically, where was this photo taken? –Picture taken by passenger on a bus or train (tinted windows). Image is of a women sitting by the window seat. No smoking sign can be seen in the reflection. Her left arm is against her cheek. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

184. Questions about the grand opening. –What is the grand opening for? Hint- You have all most likely been there. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

187. Path of Travel

188. Questions about the grand opening. –What is the grand opening for? This is most likely a McDonalds (Red and Yellow color scheme) or another fast food chain. You can see the illuminated value menus in the upper right hand corner, and the Coca-Cola drink dispenser on the left. The wall behind the people is most likely a condiment station. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

189. Hypothesis: An educated guess to your problem / question that is testable. Hypothesis: An educated guess to your problem / question that is testable. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

190. Activity! Goldenrod Gall Observation. –Make quick prediction of what you think this is?

192. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

193. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall –A quick lesson in the scientific method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

194. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall –A quick lesson in the scientific method. –Make an observation of your goldenrod in the form a detailed drawing in your journal of the outside of the gall. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

195. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall –A quick lesson in the scientific method. –Make an observation of your goldenrod in the form a detailed drawing in your journal of the outside of the gall. –Ask a question / Form a hypothesis (educated guess) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

196. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall –A quick lesson in the scientific method. –Make an observation of your goldenrod in the form a detailed drawing in your journal of the outside of the gall. –Ask a question / Form a hypothesis (educated guess) –Conduct an experiment (dissect it and record a picture of what you find inside.). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

197. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall –A quick lesson in the scientific method. –Make an observation of your goldenrod in the form a detailed drawing in your journal of the outside of the gall. –Ask a question / Form a hypothesis (educated guess) –Conduct an experiment (dissect it and record a picture of what you find inside.). –Accept or reject the hypothesis. Make a new hypothesis if wrong. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

198. Activity! The Goldenrod Gall –A quick lesson in the scientific method. –Make an observation of your goldenrod in the form a detailed drawing in your journal of the outside of the gall. –Ask a question / Form a hypothesis (educated guess) –Conduct an experiment (dissect it and record a picture of what you find inside.). –Accept or reject the hypothesis. Make a new hypothesis if wrong. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

203. Three common gall types exist, the stem gall, ball gall, and leaf gall.

204. Escape hole from the adult fly

205. Stem gall fly larvae are an important food source for many birds during the winter. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

206. Parasitic Wasp – lays egg in gall and larvae eats the stem gall fly larvae inside. Eurystoma obtusiventris Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

207. Stem gall fly larvae has a natural anti- freeze in it’s body to prevent freezing. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

208. Stem gall fly larvae has a natural anti- freeze in it’s body to prevent freezing. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “Hoot” “Did anybody see me?

209. NASA was interested in this biological antifreeze as a way to prevent humans from freezing in the cold of deep space.

210. Activity! Investigating the scientific method and soda cans. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

211. Please set up the spread sheet below. (6 by 6) Please set up the spread sheet below. (6 by 6) Brand of Soda CaloriesSodiumSugar Mass (g) Volume 375ml 375ml 375ml 375ml 375ml Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

212. Soda and the Scientific Method. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

213. Soda and the Scientific Method. –Problem: What type of soda should we bring on a rafting trip? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

214. Soda and the Scientific Method. –Problem: What type of soda should we bring on a rafting trip? – We are going rafting down a Class V section of whitewater. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

215. Soda and the Scientific Method. –Problem: What type of soda should we bring on a rafting trip? – We are going rafting down a Class V section of whitewater. –The first rapid called The Turbine will definitely flip the raft and everything on it. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

216. Soda and the Scientific Method. –Problem: What type of soda should we bring on a rafting trip? – We are going rafting down a Class V section of whitewater. –The first rapid called The Turbine will definitely flip the raft and everything on it. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

217. Soda and Scientific Method –Please find the density of each brand of soda. –Remember, Density = Mass / Volume. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

218. Soda and Scientific Method Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

219. Soda and Scientific Method –Please study the soda cans. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

220. Soda and Scientific Method –Please study the soda cans. –Feel free to place them in water and weigh them / find their density. g/cm 3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

221. Soda and Scientific Method –Please study the soda cans. –Feel free to place them in water and weigh them / find their density. g/cm 3 –Water and scales will be provided. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

222. Soda and Scientific Method –Please study the soda cans. –Feel free to place them in water and weigh them / find their density. g/cm 3 –Water and scales will be provided. –Based on all of your findings, what soda should we bring and why? Use your data! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

223. Soda and Scientific Method –Please study the soda cans. –Feel free to place them in water and weigh them / find their density. g/cm 3 –Water and scales will be provided. –Based on all of your findings, what soda should we bring and why? Use your data! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

224. Answer: Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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226. Answer: The diet soda floats because it has a density of less than 1. The regular soda sinks because the excess sugar adds to it’s density. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

227. Activity! CSI –You will visit a crime scene. –Sketch out the scene focusing on all of your observations. –Create a hypothesis (educated guess) of what happened based on your observations. –Draw a conclusion based on evidence. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

228. Activity! CSI Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

229. Activity! CSI –You will visit a crime scene. –Sketch out the scene focusing on all of your observations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

230. Activity! CSI –You will visit a crime scene. –Sketch out the scene focusing on all of your observations. –Create a hypothesis (educated guess) of what happened based on your observations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

231. Activity! CSI –You will visit a crime scene. –Sketch out the scene focusing on all of your observations. –Create a hypothesis (educated guess) of what happened based on your observations. –Draw a conclusion based on evidence. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

232. Activity! CSI –You will visit a crime scene. –Sketch out the scene focusing on all of your observations. –Create a hypothesis (educated guess) of what happened based on your observations. –Draw a conclusion based on evidence. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

233. Unit Assessment due Shortly! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

234. Raise your hand when you think you know the picture beneath the boxes. –You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

245. Snow White

246. “Never end a lab report with…”

247. “The End.”

248. Activity! Science Skills Unit Review Game Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

249. Science Skills Unit Part IV/IV

251. Information Cited –This section is currently under construction. Thank you to all sources of information. Without your contributions to science this presentation would not be possible. If you have any questions or comments please contact www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com Again, thank you. Images Cited –This section is currently under construction. A huge thank you for all images that were used in this presentation. Your works truly brought the exciting world of science to life. Efforts to take images that are only in the public domain were taken. If an image was used in error, please contact www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com. Please describe the image and the unit that it was a part of so it can be promptly removed. Again, thank you.www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

252. More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The Introduction to Science / Metric Unit. Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and coming soon The Anatomy and Physiology Unit. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy