Unit 1

Science as a "Process of Investigation"

September 1-17

Essential Question(s):

How do scientists experiment and provide evidence in science?

How are laboratory investigation and experiments designed, analyzed and the results communicated?

Standard(s):

  • N/A

"I can" Statements:

  • Identify safety rules in the lab.

  • Describe the process and steps of the Scientific Method.

  • Identify scientific variables and controls in an experiment.

Reinforcement Activity:

  • Experimental Design Lab

Topic/Skill(s):

  • Describing the Scientific Method

  • Identifying Independent and Dependent variables in an experiment

  • Safety in the Class/Lab