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.