1. Collect homework.2. Lab safety letters due tomorrow!!!!3. Show class inferences with Science Mystery Boxes.4. Give notes on theory, law, observation and inference.5. Practice making observations and inferences about:A. Vinegar, baking soda and a candle.B. Mg, HCl and bottle.C. Flag overhead.
1. Safety/Rules:A. Wear goggles.B. Don't get candle wet.C. Don't steal matches or light stuff on fire.D. Read carefully. Don't need to use completesentences.2. Do "Observation and Inference" Lab.3. Homework! (Finish Lab)1. Collect homework.2. Go over Apple Question from lab.3. Saftey/Rules:A. Read directions carefully.B. Use only as many seeds as it says.C. Remember if you're hot or cold.D. Label dishes with name, period and temp.E. Don't work ahead to Day 2.F. 1 petri dish = 1 top and 1 bottom.4. Put kids into hot or cold groups.5. Do "Seed" Lab.1. Pass out "How to Read a Bar/Line Graph" and goover with PowerPoint.2. Pass out rulers.3. Begin "The Great Graphing Worksheet".4. Homework! (The Great Graphing Worksheet)1. Collect homework.2. Give notes on the scientific method.A. Relate notes to the Seed Lab.1. Do first part of "Experiments" sheet.2. Lab rules:A. Peel off tape and clean petri dishes.B. Count all seeds that sprouted.C. Make sure you record if you are hot or cold.D. Use your notes.E. You can keep sprouts.3. Finish "Seed" lab.4. Homework! (Finish Lab)1. Do second part of "Experiments" sheet.2. Give measurement notes.A. Hand out Science Tools Sheet.B. Show tools while giving notes.3. Explain homework.4. Homework! (The Legend of Joey the MetricKnight)1. Collect homework.2. Show a graduated cylinder.A. Use different sizes for different amounts.B. Meniscus.3. Show a triple beam balance.A. Show how to zero.B. Show how to read.C. Do "Balance Practice" Lab.1. Remember:A. MeniscusB. Use the eye dropperC. Units!D. Use the size you need.2. Rules:A. Shake dry the graduated cylinder.B. Food coloring will stain.C. Lab is due today.3. Do "Volume Measurement" Lab and collect.1. Quickly review measurements.2. Go over the metric tape measure.A. 1 m = 100 cm.B. Use the end of the clip.C. Units!D. Skip steps if needed.E. Measure everything in cm.F. Use meter stick if you need.G. Work together. Get your own stats.H. Lab due today.3. Do "Measurement" Lab and collect.1. Review the scientific method.2. Introduce the Paper Towel Lab:A. You can test anything you like.(strength, absorbancy, cleaning, etc.)B. Only have one independent variable.C. What's your dependent variable?D. You need at least three controls.E. If possible, do experiment twice.3. Rules:A. Label brands so you don't get confused.B. Use any tools you like.C. It's a two day lab. Go slowly.4. Begin "The Paper Towel" Lab.1. Quickly explain how to shoot a rubberband cannon.2. Explain rubberband cannon graphs.3. Review the rules of the "Paper Towel" lab.4. Finish "Paper Towel" lab in class and collect.1. Watch "Mythbusters" to review independent variable, dependent variable, and control.1. Rules:A. Behave.B. Stretch out tape measure first.C. Measure from the middle of the band.D. Don't steal rubberbands.E. Keep base of cannon at line.F. Go fast.G. Graphs due Friday.H. Winners get gum...lots of gum.2. Do "Rubberband Cannon" lab.1. Rules:A. Go fast.B. You get the best of 2 shots.C. Winners get gum.D. Graphs due tomorrow.2. Finish "Rubberband Cannon" lab.3. Homework! (Finish Lab)1. Collect homework.2. Give results of web poll.3. Do Kazoo experiment to review scientific method.4. Explain how to make a notecard.5. Homework! (20 notecards)2. theory3. law5. inference6. steps of sci. method8. dependent variable10. metric unit of length12. temperature14. metric unit of temp16. metric unit of mass18. volume20. graduated cylinder1. Check notecards.2. Hand out progress reports.3. Play SFG over Intro. Unit.4. Homework! (Intro. Review)1. Collect homework.2. Explain Quiz.3. Take Intro. Quiz.