Mr. Andersen's MS SciWeb
Gowana Middle School Science
2011-2012

The Art Of Observing The World Around You                                                     Timeline: 3 Weeks
(click title for a printable version)           

Click on any section heading or link to go to that item or learn more about it.

Critical Concepts:

    • Define and evaluate Science as a problem solving method
    • Identifies alternative courses of action and predicts the likely consequence of each
    • Demonstrate perseverance relative to personal goals
    • Identify how false assumptions can lead to inaccurate thinking
    • Appreciate the need for accuracy in scientific explorations.
    • Use verbal and nonverbal communication effectively in a group
    • Correctly setup and use the science lab book in class

 

Reading Reinforcement:  CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE UNIT NOTES FROM THE BOARD

  • Science Skills Handbook: pgs. 192 - 217

Key Vocabulary:
  • Science
  • Control
  • Standard
  • Independent Variable
  • Hypothesis
  • Time
  • Prediction
  • Accuracy
  • Group
  • Method
  • Model
  • Measurement
  • Communication
  • Procedure
  • Observation
  • Senses
  • Dependant Variable
  • Question
  • Data
  • Experiment
  • Constant

Practice Problems:  Click on the homework button to get a printable version of the homework. One of the three homework assignments may be excused. 

 

 

Name

Due Date

Grade

Handout #1

1st Science Glossary Words

 Sept. 16

 

Handout #2

Science Reading & Writing

 Sept. 22

 

Handout #3

Classification

 Sept. 30

 

Test and Quiz

Quiz after methods activities and test during the week of Sept. 30

Be aware of the due dates as they are given.

In-class Activities:

Penny Parts: Help your memory make more cents.

    • Question: Can you remember what a penny looks like?
    • Materials: Paper, Writing & Coloring Tools
    • Safety: None

Cracking the Method: Try to crack the code of science!

    • Question: How do variables affect the design of an experiment?
    • Materials: Paper, Pencil and worksheet
    • Safety: None

The Quicker Picker Upper: How much stuff can a quicker picker pick if a quicker picker can pick up.

    • Question: What experiment can we develop to compare brands of paper towels?
    • Materials: Paper towels, water, containers, scale, ruler, pencil, and lab book
    • Safety: Use care when using water as surfaces can become slippery.