Science Practices

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Mr. Spractice     

• OBSERVATION 

• QUESTION 

• RESEARCH 

• HYPOTHESIS 

• EXPERIMENT (materials & procedure)

• DATA & ANALYSIS 

• CONCLUSION

And what about those blasted I N D E P E N D E N T vs. D E P E N D E N T variables?

The main intent of science instruction in Utah is that students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based upon observable evidence.

By the end of seventh and eight grades students will be able to:

1. Use Science Process and Thinking Skills

   1. 1. Observe objects and events for patterns and record both qualitative and quantitative information.

      2. Sort and sequence data according to a given criterion.

      3. Develop and use categories to classify subjects studied.

      4. Select the appropriate instrument; measure, calculate, and record in metric units, length, volume, temperature and mass, to the accuracy of instruments used.

      5. When given a problem, plan and conduct experiments in which they:

         1. • Form research questions.

            • Discuss possible outcomes of investigations.

            • Identify variables.

            • Plan procedures to control independent variable(s).

            • Collect data on the dependent variable(s).

            • Select appropriate format (e.g., graph, chart, diagram) to summarize data obtained.

            • Analyze data and construct reasonable conclusions.

            • Prepare written and oral reports of their investigation.

      6. Distinguish between factual statements and inferences.

Click on the following attachments to help you better understand each step of the scientific method. Most of these assignments are also found in the 7th grade class notebook you use each day in class. You can use the scientific method ppt (powerpoint) slideshow to help you complete the assignments.