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Archive for August, 2009


August 24-28 2009

Monday:  Continuing the Scientific Method: Hypothesis: Today we will look at ways to write a GOOD and TESTABLE hypothesis. 

Assignment: “More Than just a Guess”   if students don’t finish in class they need to finish it tonight as homework.

Tuesday: Experiments: We will be looking at HOW to design a working experiment that is reliable, and takes into account variables and control groups.

Assignment: “In Pursuit of Answers”  If students do not finish this assignement in class, it is HOMEWORK. :)

Wednesday: Analyzing Data: Students will be taking Data from given experiments, and learning how to organize them into readable charts and graphs.

Assignment: DATA WS, Anything not finished in class must be taken home.

Thursday: Scientific Method Review We will be reviewing the the Scientific Method followed by a Scientific Method Crossword puzzle.

Friday: Student will have a short test on the Scientific Method, and then watch a Discovery video on the Scientific Method.