Chasing Science

Archive for September 23rd, 2016

Assignment/Activities Today

• Chapter 2 – Data in Science
• Section 1 – Tools and Models in Science
• Key Concept  Scientists use tools and models to increase their ability to investigate the natural world
  • Tools are used to make accurate measurements while collecting data
• Quiz: Parts of the Microscope
• Complete Lab – Microscope Skills
  • Part 2 – Microscope Stations
  • 15 stations are set up around the room.  Students will visit each one for 4 minutes before moving on to the next.
  • Students will sketch what they observe in the microscope eyepiece
    • Each sketch will have the station number as well as objective power listed
• If Incomplete BrainPOP – Microscopes (watch the video, take the quiz and submit to Mr. Hodder the results)

Standards Covered Today

8th Grade – #9:Investigation and Experimentation

Items of Note

Tuesdays at 2:00 – Opportunities to retake any quiz from the trimester