Science Binder. The following is a list of things that you should have in your science binder for this unit.
Science Title Page
Definitions Page
Design an Experiment Planning Sheet
Design an Experiment Worksheet
Science Lab Safety Activities
Quiz
Other Documents. There are a few other documents that have been used in this unit, they are not expected to be in your binder, but are here for your reference.
Elephant Toothpaste
Bouncing a Ball Experiment Sheet
Example Experiment Planning Sheet
Example Experiment Worksheet
Example Completed Experiment Worksheet
Example Experiment Rubric
Definitions
Science
Knowledge of general facts, laws and relationships that is obtained through systematic observation and experimentation.
Purpose
The scientific reason the experiment is being conducted. Should include a reference to both the
independent variable and dependent variable.
Hypothesis
An educated guess as to what the outcome of the experiment will be. Must relate the two variables. It should also provide reasoning to your thoughts.
Equipment
A bulleted list of all of the materials required to perform the experiment.
Procedure
A numbered, step-by-step list of the actions taken in order to complete the experiment.
Safety Precautions
Actions taken to ensure the safety of all those involved in the experiment.
Independent Variable
The factors of the experiment that are being tested. The scientist chooses to change the independent variable.
Dependent Variable
The factors of the experiment that are being measured. The scientist has no control over the change of the dependent variable.
Constant Conditions
The factors of the experiment that are not permitted to change. These are things that, if they changed, would affect the outcomes of the experiment. There are often multiple constant conditions.
Control
A set of factors used to eliminate error in an experiment, a starting point, something to which you can compare your results.
Observations
Information obtained from the experiment by using your senses. The words "I think" should never appear in observations.
Data
Measurements or statistics obtained from the experiment by using instruments or tallying.
Discussion
Ideas/information obtained from an experiment. This will include personal thoughts and should draw upon knowledge of the topic.
Sources of Error
Things that change in the experiment, affecting the results, that are out of the scientists control.
Conclusion
A final statement indicating the outcome of the experiment in terms of the hypothesis. It should include reference to the hypothesis, including both the independent and dependent variables.
Assignments. These are the assignments that have been assigned for this unit. If there is no due date set, you will not submit it, simply complete it and have it in your binder.
Note: Dates that assignments were assigned are approximate, as I teach four classes, and not on the same day.
Science Title Page
Assigned: Sept 9th
Due: With Binder
You are required to make a title page for the front of your binder. The page must have the word "Science" on it, it must have a definition of science and it must include at least four images that relate to science.
Design an Experiment
Assigned:
Due:
In a group of three you were to choose an experiment (real or fictional) and fill out aplanning sheet, indicating the aspects of the scientific method. You were then to develop a digital worksheet (example) for your experiment, something that a teacher would give to a student. Once done, you are to print out a copy of your worksheet and fill it in with mock information (example).
Science Safety
Assigned:
Due: With Binder
This worksheet had three simple safety based activities. These activities were designed to stimulate conversation. The first activity showed a picture of a lab, with several safety infractions. We made a list of all that we could find. The second activity had us labelling HHPS and WHMIS symbols. The final activity was to look at things found in our lab, and then list safety concerns for those objects.