The Nature of Science

The Nature of Science (click for a printable version) Timeline: 5 Weeks

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Objectives:
Compare and contrast Science and Technology
Discuss different science issues in the news today
Evaluate different problem solving approaches
Define and recognize standard systems of measurement
Appreciate the need for accuracy in scientific explorations
Use, identify and convert units for length, area, volume, mass in the SI system
Create, collect and interpret data

Readings:

Student Handbook Pages. 192-217

Vocabulary: Can be written and defined in the glossary of the lab book in exchange for a 100% on any HW of choice. It must be presented to me on the day the HW is due to receive the credit.

Density
Weight
Standard
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
Length
Prediction
Liter

Graph
Mass
Volume
Model
Measurement
Area
Procedures
Gram

Meter
Control
Dependant Variable
Scientific Law
Data
Time
System
Capacity

Homework: Click on the homework button to get a printable version of the homework. All 4 of the 4 assignments must completed.

	Name	Due Date	Completed
Handout #1	Measuring	Sept 24/25
Handout #2	Using the Metric System	Oct.1/2
Handout #3	Science Writing Skills	Oct. 8/9
Handout #4	Science Math Skills	Oct. 15/16
Test and Quiz	Quiz after Metric materials and test during the week of Oct.20

Be aware of the due dates as they are given, date do sometimes change.

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Going Beyond:

None this Quarter, but you need to start thinking about Erosion and Deposition for the 2nd quarter.

In this section you are expected to choose one of the "Going Beyond" activities and complete it in the time given for the project. Different activities to choose from during this project are: "Word Origins", "Explain it to Jose", "Science in the News" and many more. Make sure you check out the new web page link "Going Beyond" to find out exactly what to do and how much it is worth.

In-Class Laboratories:

Metric Money: help make cents out of the metric system.
· Question: How is the metric system like our own system of money?
· Materials: Paper, Writing & Coloring Tools and a mathematical imagination

Personal Measuring System: Take this lesson into your own hands.
· Question: Why does a Standard need to standard?
· Materials: String, Hands, Labbook, Ruler

Reaction Countdown: It will take a lot of nerve to do this experiment!
· Question: Can __________ react faster than ___________?
· Materials: Calculator, Ruler, Data Page, Pencil, Lab book

Handout #4

Test and Quiz