Unit 1 - Introduction

The purpose of the introductory unit is to introduce the scientific method (the way scientists think!) and learn key lab and science skills that we will use throughout the semester. At the bottom of the page are links to class notes, worksheets and answers.

Unit 1 Introduction - Topics:

1. Lab Safety - Rules, WHMIS symbols, HHPS Symbols, Lab Equipment

2. The Scientific Method

• Question: "What is the effect of _____________ on ________________"

• Hypothesis: "If ______________ then _____________"

• Experimental Design

  • Independent Variable: what YOU change

  • Dependent Variable: what changes as a result of the independent variable

  • Controlled Variables: what needs to stay the same to make the experiment FAIR

  • Materials

  • Procedure

• Conduct the experiment

  • Qualitative Observations: based on 5 senses

  • Quantitative Observations: measurement or numbers

• Analysis

• Conclusion

• Further Questions

3. Metric Conversions and Measurement

4. Scientific Notation and Significant Figures

5. Graphing

UNIT 1 TEST: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19th!