Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1: Scientific Investigation and Reasoning (5 days)
What is a scientist?
Demonstrate safe practices and appropriate use of safety equipment
Model how to Plan and implement descriptive investigations
Connect grade level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
TEKS: 5.1A, 5.1B. 5.2A, 5.2B, 5.2C, 5.2E, 5.2F, 5.3A, 5.3B, 5.3C, 5.4A
Essential Questions:
Unit 1: Scientific Investigation and Reasoning
Why is it important to be safe in the lab?
What are Science tools and how are they used in the lab?
How do scientists use measurement?
Why is it important to keep a Science notebook?
What is a scientist?
Key Academic Vocabulary:
Unit 1: Scientific Investigation and Reasoning
Science Tools: balance, metric ruler, goggles, etc.
Measurement: grams, cm, m, mm, etc.