Prentice Hall 1-2 Scientific Inquiry: Smith Life Science

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Unit 1 Cells and Heredity
Chapter 1 Introduction to Life Science
Section 1-2 Scientific Inquiry

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Day 1

Topic Scientific Process

Objectives/ I can...
Draw a mealworm.
List quantitative and qualitative data about a mealworm.
Create a problem to solve.
Design a scientific experiment.

State Goals
11.A.3b Conduct scientific experiments that control all but one variable.
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.

Classwork-Homework

Science Starters

Guide to a Successful Science Fair 2:29
Recess: A Science Fair to Remember 10:05
Phineas and Ferb: Unfair Science Fair 10:27

Read/Scan pages 14-18 (should have been completed, HW after Super Scientist Test)

RSG 1-2 Scientific Method Complete #1-13 in class using mealworms. COLLECT!

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Resources

Investigating Evidence Resources
Concept map of the scientific method Teachers Guide page 5 found at Bird Sleuth: Investigating Evidence
Scientific Method Resources

Science Starters

Scientific Method Foldable

Day 2

Topic Scientific Process

Objectives/ I can...
Explain what scientific inquiry involves.
Describe how to develop a hypothesis and design an experiment.
Describe the attitudes, or habits of mind, that are important in science.
Define key terms.

State Goals
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.

Classwork-Homework

Scientific Method Requirements 9:33

Mosquito Ringtones 1:23

Use the steps of the scientific method to solve a problem involving crickets.

RSG 1-2 Scientific Method finish

Scientific Method Word Search

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Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle

Resources

Day 3

Topic Testing Hypotheses

Objectives/ I can...
Define the term "hypothesis.
Write a testable hypothesis.
Identify independent and dependent variables.

State Goals
11.A.3b Conduct scientific experiments that control all but one variable.

Classwork-Homework

Science Experiment on Memory 6:24

Henry Elementary Science Fair 9:58

Hypothesis Help Resource page 5
Read "What do I wonder?"
"What do I already know?"
"How do I turn my ideas into a hypothesis."
"How do I test my hypothesis?"

Robin Graph #1 on board Teacher's Guide page 10

Robin Graph #2 & #3 Teacher's Guide page 11
Explain that Graph 2 shows a null hypothesis.
It shows close to a straight line across the graph.

Graph 3 shows an alternative hypothesis

Variables in Science Experiments
Read scenarios for slides #9.

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Resources
Bird Sleuth: Investigating Evidence

Day 4

Topic Identify Controls and Variables

Objectives/ I can...
Identify the Independent and dependent variable.

State Goals
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.

Classwork-Homework

Identify the Controls and Variables
Simpson's Experiments focused on the Simpsons: Smithers, Homer, Bart, and Krusty.
A. Read story about Smithers
B. Identify the Control Group (B)
C. Identify the Experimental Group (Group A: got the special juice)
D. Identify the Independent Variable (special juice)
E. Identify the Dependent Variable (stacks of papers stapled)
F. Conclusion Special juice did not increase workers productivity
G Improved
     Group A drank while they worked. Lost work time, make Group B drink too.
     Maybe Group A did improve, we don't know how they worked before.
     Just test Group A, first without and then with the special juice

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Day 5

Topic Variables

Objectives/ I can...
Identify independent and dependent variables.
Describe why it is important to control variables.

State Goals
11.A.3b Conduct scientific experiments that control all but one variable.
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.

Classwork-Homework
Teachers:
All underlined links are from Bird Sleuth.
You need to download Investigating Evidence
Variables in Your Experiment Resource Pages 6-7

Check together Will a Fake Cat Scare Birds Resource pages 8-9

Hypothesis Unguarded feeders would get more birds, but there would be little difference.
Independent Variable Fake cat
Dependent Variable Amount of seed eaten; number of birds
Constants (Control) Feeder, location, amount of seed, kind of seed
Problems Different weeks; Why use two different kinds of seeds?

Identifying Controls and Variables Part 1
Read about four Sponge Bob experiments.
Identify the Control, the Independent and Dependent Variable with the class.
Patty Power, Slimotosis, Marshmallow Muscle, Microwave Muscle

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Resources
Sponge Bob Pump It 3:36

Day 9

Topic Testing Hypothesis

Objectives/ I can...
Identify and describe pie charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and bar graphs.
Draw an example of a pie chart, line graph, scatter plot, and bar graph.
Explain how the four types of graphs are used to represent different kinds of information.

State Goals
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.
11.A.3b Conduct scientific experiments that control all but one variable.
11.B.3a Identify an actual design problem and establish criteria for determining the success of a solution.
11.B.3d Test the prototype using available materials, instruments and technology and record the data.
11.B.3e Evaluate the test results based on established criteria, note sources of error and recommend improvements.

Classwork-Homework
Teachers:
You need to download Investigating Evidence

Go over Types of Scientific Questions on Resources pages 10-16
Show the graphs that go along with the questions.

These questions are examples
Experimental: You conduct experiments to get data.

What kind of seeds do sparrows prefer?
Will a rubber snake scare birds away?
Birds prefer a clean bird feeder over a dirty one.

Descriptive: You observe

How do sparrows react when different birds species arrive at the feeder?
What bird species are we able to attract to our courtyard?

Data Exploration: Look at other people's data to answer questions

When does the hummingbird return to the state of Illinois?

Reference Materials: just look up the answer

How may blue jays were seen in Illinois in 2007?
How many bird species are found in Illinois?
How many bird species are found in Rock Island County?

Graphing
Make a bar graph and a line graph.

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Resources

Making Line Graphs examples of graphs

Day 10

Topic Writing a Question

Objectives/ I can...
Design a study to answer a scientific research question.
Collect data and information that addresses their research question.
Draw an evidence-based conclusion.

Classwork-Homework

Annalisa's Report Resource pages 24-25
Have kids read about chickadees and temperature,

Scientific Report Components Resource page 29
Identify parts of Annalisa's experiment.

Use the Starting Block to develop a topic.
Starting Block Game Piece
Play the Starting Block

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Day 11

Topic Designing an Investigation

Objectives/ I can...
Design a study to answer a scientific research question.

State Goals
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.

Classwork-Homework

Plan and Conduct My Investigation Student pages 13-15
Students create a preliminary plan with their group or by themselves.
A draft of the data sheet must be included.
After approving plans, invite students to begin.
Pages 16-17 will be used later to outline their poster/presentation/paper.

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Day 12

Topic Be an Expert: Inquiry Project

Objectives/ I can...
Conduct a scientific experiment.
Prepare a product that summarizes their work.
Give constructive feedback on another student's report or presentation.
Consider feedback to revise their report or presentation.

Classwork-Homework
Explain how to finish reports.
Use Student Pages to share results.

Continue to conduct research.
Page 16 Results and Analysis
Page 17 Conclusion and Discussion

Prepare a First Draft Project
Page 18 Share Your Findings

Bird Sleuth Reports Examples to show students.

Introduce Peer Review and the "Critical Friend."
Page 19 Peer Review: Student needs two critical friends

Conduct a Peer Review
Page 20-21 Peer Review Form

Second Draft of Project

Share Your Findings and Feedback
Page 23 Share Your Thoughts
Send your revised reports to Classroom Birdscope and BirdSleuth Reports.

Submission Guidelines

OnLine Submission Form

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Resources

Assignments Art Activity Lab Lesson Plan _Tests Maps Resources Web Sites Field Trips
Computer Book Games Extra Credit PPT/Video Smart Board You Tube Video

CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS

Guide to Science Experiments 8 different experiments, including results. Kids fill out hypothesis, control, variable.....

DATA

Presenting Data 5 page lesson Click on the link and you will be at a table of contents. Scroll down to worksheets and click on Presenting Data.pdf Complete a Data Table and answer questions, Create a graph on venomous snake mortality and questions, rules for lab drawings, and finding averages. from Prentice-Hall

EXPERIMENTS

OnLine Schoolyard & Classroom Investigations Online projects that allow students to, collaboratively or independently, conduct scientific investigations in their schoolyards and classrooms, and then submit their collected data using an online form.

EXPERIMENTS ON LINE

On Line Science Simulations Ball & Ramp, Magnetic Fields, Rabbit Genetics, Water Weed, Electrolysis, Marble Chips

Water Weed

GRAPHS

Graph Paper

Line Graph Rubric This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when constructing a line graph. If the task has been completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.

Making a Line Graph Graphs are a useful tool in science. The visual characteristics of a graph make trends in data easy to see. One of the most valuable uses for graphs is to "predict" data that is not measured on the graph.

Making Line Graphs examples of graphs

SCIENCE FAIR

Science Fair Topics A-Z

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Scientific Method Worksheets

Drop Zone Create a parachute that will deliver a paperclip to a "secret" location!

Energy Fair Scientific Method

Independent Investigation 2 Page blank experiment

Marshmallow Mania Create a catapult from a standard mousetrap and a few other materials that will launch a marshmallow at a target!

Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis Neat WebQuest that investigates his death.

Raft Rally Create a "boat" from a piece of foil that will hold the most pennies!

What Floats Your Boat? Building boats with clay

Examples of Variables

pH Scale

Extra Credit

The Scientific Method of Problem Solving The foundation of any scientific investigation is its experimental design, a logical outline that guides the gathering and evaluation of information. It is the researcher's plan for testing the validity of a hypothesis. Ends with three logic problems. Try them! Solve them!! Turn them in!!!

Scientific Method Word Search I use this word search as an extra credit assignment. The page also includes a make-a-word challenge using the letters in "Scientific Method".

Pricey Pizza Compare the size and price of your favorite pizzas.

Who Dunnit? Crime Solving Who took a bite out of the candy? Sticky fingers have been found on the broken aquarium glass. Wet footprints lead to the open window. What is that powdery substance next to the broken piggy bank? Answering these questions is what forensic science is all about. Turn in for credit

Day 1/2 Read/Scan pages 14-18 RSG 1-2	Day 6 Scientific Method- Controls and Variables Part2
Day 3 Hypotheses, Graphs & Variables	Day 7 Tootsie Pop Lab
Day 4 Identify the Controls and Variables	Day 8 Tootsie Pop Lab
Day 5 Will a Fake Cat Scare Birds Resource p.8-9 Scientific Method - Identifying Controls and Variables Part 1	Day 9 Test Scientific Method