Chasing Science

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
  • The International System of Units (SI) is a system of measurement used by most scientists
• Introduction to the Metric System
• Discuss Meters, Liters and Grams
• Differences Between Centimeters and Millimeters
  • Students will measure 15 items around the room in both cm and mm
• If Incomplete BrainPOP – Virtual Labs: Using the Microscope (work through the lab and take Cornell notes on the pertinent information)
• If Incomplete BrainPOP – Virtual Lab Game Quiz: Using the Microscope (watch the video, take the Classic Quiz and “Submit” the result
• Quiz: Parts of the Microscope – Friday September 16, 2016

Standards Covered Today

8th Grade – #9:Investigation and Experimentation

Items of Note

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

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