8th Grade Science Research
Introduction to Science Research is a great way to discover how real science research is done. The course is an introduction to conducting scientific research, lab safety and using the Scientific Method. This includes conducting field work, and research in the Behavioral Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Lab skills and methodology will be investigated, and experiments will be conducted. Science research projects will be presented in some way at the end of the year!
Supplies needed for science research:
Black and white marble notebook (at least 200 pages or more - to be left in classroom)
1 - 1.5 inch 3 ring binder (to be left in the classroom)
Loose leaf paper
Pens, pencils & highlighters
Charged Chromebook and access to Google Classroom
Skills that students will be working on in research:
Scientific Skills:
Reading scientific literature
Writing in a scientific voice - in their science journals and through assignments
Making scientific observations
Developing hypotheses
Writing experimental procedures
Data collection
Data analysis
Graphing
Creating a scientific posterÂ
Writing an abstract
21st Century Skills:
Collaboration
Communication through writing and public speaking
Critical thinking / Problem solving
Creativity - trying new approaches
Dealing with failure - science NEVER goes according to plan
Character building - curiosity, persistence, initiative
http://www.wi.k12.ny.us/curriculum/stem_academy: Link to the STEM academy website for West Islip Schools