Chasing Science

Archive for August, 2016

Assignment/Activities Today – Minimum Day

• Unit 1 – Introduction to Physical Science
• Section 2 – Scientific Methods
• Key Concept  Scientists use scientific methods to answer questions and to solve problems
  • Scientific methods are based on six steps, which may be followed in different ways based on the kind of question being asked
  • Scientific investigations begin with a question and proceed by forming a hypothesis and then testing it
  • Scientists use a variety of methods to analyze and report their data
• Continue with Brainpop Virtual Lab – Disposable Lab Equipment
  • Testing Milk Samples for Bacteria
  • Visit a Dairy Processing Plant to Check for Bacterial Contamination
• Begin the Interactive Lab with a Partner
  • Take Cornell Notes for collection and in order to be prepared for the game quiz afterwards
• Upon Completion Take the Game Quiz
  • Email Mr. Hodder the results of the quiz (phodder@romoland.net
• If Incomplete then finish work on the NASA Consensus Exercise
  • Begin Assignment as Individuals and Work into Teams Exercise
  • Compare Individual Results with NASA
  • Compare Group Results with NASA
  • Calculate the Difference
  • Come up With and Discuss Rationale for Choices

Standards Covered Today

8th Grade – #9:Investigation and Experimentation

Items of Note

Tuesdays at 2:00 – Opportunities to retake any quiz from the trimester
September 5th – Labor Day (no school)