Read the Principles of Biology.
Complete the Comprehension Questions and submit on SLATE.
Scientific Method Pretest
Skills will be covered in class with direct instruction. Each skill area must show a proficient level. More practice opportunities are available if needed.
Sk 1: Asking good scientific questions
Practice 1 - P1
Practice 2 - P1
Sk 2: Understanding and writing hypotheses
Sk 3: Understanding Control and Experimental groups
Sk 4: Understanding and identifying Independent and Dependent Variables
Sk 5: Scientific Terms: Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Sk 6: Organizing Data
Sk 7: Analyzing Data
Sk 8: Technical Writing - Conclusions Paragraph
Sk 9: Scientific Method scenarios
Metric Measurement Slideshow
SCI.1.1: Ask a scientific question
SCI.1.2: Formulate a hypothesis
SCI.1.3: Define & analyze variables
SCI.1.4: Plan & organize an investigation
SCI.1.5: Organize & strengthen plan
SCI.1.6: Test the prediction
SCI.1.7: Iterate using results
SCI.2.1: Make meaning of data collected
SCI.2.2: Represent Data
SCI.3.1: Create a model to represent the system
SCI.3.2: Use the model to communicate ideas
SCI.3.3: Evaluate & refine models
SCI.4.1 Construct evidence-based explanations
SCI.4.2: Identify & use appropriate text structure for the purpose
SCI.4.3: Follow writing conventions