Scientific Inquiry

This week will be dedicated to reviewing the scientific method while learning how to write and analyze as a scientist, and how to use common tools found in the lab.

BY THE END OF THIS WEEK, you should be able to:

  • define all terms from the previous week,

  • know the difference between primary and secondary literature,

  • describe differences between tables and figures,

  • create an experiment and isolate variables,

  • describe the differences between a null hypothesis and alternate hypothesis, and

  • understand hypothesis testing and the differences between the terms support or reject vs. reject or fail to reject

Your Week Ahead

Day 1: August 14th

Science Starter - page 1

Write a paragraph about what your favorite science topic is and why. Be prepared to share!

  1. Vocabulary: Scientific Inquiry, hypothesis, qualitative, quantitative, data

  2. Notes: What is Science?

  3. Assignment:

  4. Homework

 

Day 2: August 16th - 17th

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  2. AFTER CLASS,

Day 3: Lab

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Google Slides and Notes Sheets




 

IMPORTANT DATES

Scientific Inquiry Test: Thursday, August 27th

Did you…?

  • … complete your “Science of Patterns” activity to submit by next class?

  • … enroll in your correct block on Gizmos?

  • … finish your “terms to know”?

  • … finish your reading pages 4-9 in your textbook?

  • … sign the “Lab Safety & Guidelines” form and the VR waiver?