Unit 1: Scientific Methods:
The purpose of unit one is to provide a motivating introduction to the topics, processes, and future of science in general. We start by looking at the major branches of science, the history of scientific discovery, and possible careers within each. Then we discuss and use the scientific method, experimental design, and lab report format. From there we spend some time looking at and getting our hands on basic laboratory tools, measurement tools (in metric units, of course), and conducting sample experiments. We also learn to decipher complicated scientific words by analyzing their Latin roots. The last part of the unit provides a quick look into some high-tech tools and various ways that scientists use the internet for communication and collaboration.Chapter 1 -- The World of Physical Science (exploring physical science / scientific methods / scientific models / tools, measurement, safety)
| Day | Date | Topic | Assignment | Book | | 1 | Monday 8/29 | Scientific Methods
steps, noises, and examples | [2] | 1-2 | | 2 | Tuesday 8/30 | Scientific Methods
online examples | none | 1-2 | | 3 | Wednesday 8/31 | Habits of the Scientific Mind
terminology | [3] | | | 4 | Thursday 9/1 | Performing a simple experiment | [4]
Forming Hypotheses | | | 5 | Friday 9/2 | Experimental Design |
Performing A Simple Experiment
| | | | Monday, 9/5 | No School (Labor Day) | | | | 6 | Tuesday 9/6 | Experimental Design (day 2)
improving yours | [5]
Timeline of Discoveries | | | 7 | Wednesday 9/7 | Major Divisions of Science
life, Earth, physical | [6] | 1-1 | | 8 | Thursday
9/8 | Experimental Design Review
jeopardy and pasta-coffee |
none | | | | Friday, 9/9 | Ropes Course | none | | | 9 | Monday
9/12 | Metrics (day 1) | Metric Markers (xc) | 1-4 | | 10 | Tuesday 9/13 | Metrics (day 2) | [7] Metric Mania | 1-4 | | 11 | Wednesday
9/14 | Metrics (day 3)
cutting up a meter | [7]
Metric Mania | | | 12 | Thursday
9/15 | Dimensional Analysis | [8]
Dimensional Analysis | | | 13 | Friday
9/16 | Sample Chapter 1 Questions (CPS) | none | | | | Monday 9/19 | Review Scientific Methods | none | | | | Tuesday 9/20 | Chapter 1 Test
publisher's m.c. questions | none | | | | Wednesday 9/21 | Attribute Activity | [10]
Attribute Activity | | | | Thursday 9/22 | Lab Safety & Using a Balance | [11]
Lab Safety | | | | Friday 9/23 | Reading Scales
discerning degree of accuracy | [12]
Measurement Scales | |
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