Introduction to Class SC.912.N.1.1.
  1. Syllabus
  2. Amazing Earth Science Facts
 

 2

Science Safety

 SC.912.N.1.1.

  1. Reviewing Science Safety

  2. Safety Rules & Contract

  3. Science Safety Rule Activity-poem, pair & share, game, charades

 

 3

Observations & pH

 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6

  1. Review Safety Rules & Contract

  2. Define Qualitative and Quantitative Observations

  3. Introduce pH Scale-p828

  4. pH Lab to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative obs.

 

 4

Scientific Method & Variables

 SC.912.N.1.1.

  1. Safety  Quiz

  2. Read p9-12 and discuss Scientific Method Notes

  3. Complete Independent & Dependent Variables

 

 5

Scientific Method

 SC.912.N.1.1.

  1. Review Problem & Hypothesis using SM Notes

  2. Using Discover Magazine-students find 3 articles & write a problem, research topics, & hypothesis.

  3. Write APA Citation for each article.

  4. Honors-Students create a problem & hypothesis to perform from magazine, article, or science website.   Due 1 week.

  5. Optional-Data & Scientific Method

 

 Website References-APA
Chapter 1-Scientific Method
Day Date Sunshine State Standards Lesson Resources-use textbook or online textbook
1 1/20 SC.912.N.1.1.
  1. Introduction to class-First Day Handout-get signed on both sides
  2. ES Amazing Facts
  3. First week homework on above handout.
  
2 1/21 SC.912.N.1.1.
  1. Draw a map of classroom and create a key to list at least 20 safety features in the science laboratory
  2. Safety Rules & Contract-Pair/Share and read rules.  Mark any rules not understood.   Discuss rules.
  
3 1/22 SC.912.N.1.1.
  1. Review Safety Rules. Write a safety poem using 2 rules from each section on the handout.  These 2 rules should rhyme.  Total of 12 lines.
  2. Science Terms handout-learn Greek/Latin prefixes.
  
4 1/23 SC.912.N.1.1.
  1. Create a podcast using Garageband on Mac and record Safety Poem as a song.  Select a jingle and record your voice.
  2. Share/Export as mp3 and put in Whitt's shared folder for publication.
  
5 1/26 SC.912.N.1.1.
  1. Wrap up podcast.  Turn in Safety Poem and submit mp3 recording to Ms. Whitt's Dropbox.
  2. Study Safety Rules & Map for quiz.
  3. KWL
  4. Read p9-12 in textbook and define:  scientific method, problem, hypothesis, experiment, independent variable, dependent variable, control group, controlled experiment, inference.
 Review 1 SciLinks in the margin of the texbook for Chapter 1, Section 1
6 1/27 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6
  1. Discuss Scientific Method and relate to definitions.
  2. Complete "The Contest/IV & DV handout.
  3. Perform Problem/Hypothesis lab or write a problem for articles from Discover magazine.  Write Works Cited-Use APA for each article used.
  4. Assessment-Teen Rock
  
7 1/28 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6
  1. Safety Rules/Map Quiz.
  2. Finish lab if necessary
  3. Review Contest/IV & DV handout.
  
8 1/29 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6
  1. Lego Procedures-construct using all legos (18-20) in bag and write procedures.  Using identical bag, give bag and procedures to another student to construct.  Edit procedures & discuss improvements.
  2. Using Discover Magazine-read 2 articles & write a scientific problem for each.  Write APA Citation  for each article.
  3. Honors-Print ISEF Student Handbook
  
9 1/30 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6

 
  1. Discuss Discover Magazine activity.
  2. Browse current science news for science fair ideas.
  3. DUE MONDAY-find an original scientific problem to study.  List problem, IV, DV, & controls in spiral notebook.

 

 Category Descriptions

Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet

Science Daily News

e! Science News

Science Now

CNN News
9 2/2 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6

 
  1. Complete questions on How An Experiment is Setup
  2. Take Graphing Notes
  
10 2/3 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6

 
  1. Finish Graphing Notes and complete questions 21-24 for How An Experiment is Setup.
  
11 2/4 SC.912.N.1.1.

SC.912.N.1.6

 

 
  1. Review observations & inferences
  2. Quantitative and Qualitative Using pH
  
12 2/5  
  1. Finish pH Lab and write results paragraph for pH lab.  Turn in.
  2. Metric Prefixes-read complete, & memorize box on handout.

 

  
13 2/6 MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation

MA.912.S.3.2-Collect, organize, and analyze data sets, determine the best format for the data and present visual summaries from the following:
  1. Peer edit science fair idea for problem, IV, & DV, and controls.
  2. Share ideas and get suggestions for research. 
  3. Set up account at Turn It In and review research paper.  Paper due in 1 week.
 www.turnitin.com/static/pdf/tii_student_qs.pdf

Period 3-use code 2611102 & password:  earth

Period 4-use code 2611108 & password:  earth

Florida Writes Rubric- be original, no plagiarism, use Florida Writes rubric, and quality science content.

 
14 2/9 MA.912.A.1.4-Perform operations on real numbers (including integer exponents, radicals, percents, scientific notation, absolute value, rational numbers, irrational numbers) using multi-step and real-world problems.
  1. Metric Length Notes
  2. Metric Length lab

 

  
15 2/10 MA.912.G.6.2-Define and identify: circumference, radius, diameter, arc, arc length, chord, secant, tangent and concentric circles.

MA.912.G.7.5-Explain and use formulas for lateral area, surface area, and volume of solids.

  1. Finish Length Lab & write results, conclusion, and application.  Refer to Scientific Method Notes.
  2. Volume Notes
  3. Begin Volume Lab.
  
16 2/11 MA.912.G.6.2-Define and identify: circumference, radius, diameter, arc, arc length, chord, secant, tangent and concentric circles.

MA.912.G.7.5-Explain and use formulas for lateral area, surface area, and volume of solids.

 
  1. Finish Volume Lab.  Turn in.

  2. HW-print Grams and Milligrams.  Complete handouts.

  
17 2/12 SC.912.P.12.4-Describe how the gravitational force between two objects depends on their masses and the distance between them.

 
  1. Write Mass Notes
  2. How To Use  A Balance lab
  3. HW-Kg/Weight Is Not Mass handout
  
18 2/13

LA.1112.6.2.1-The student will select a topic and develop a comprehensive flexible search plan, and analyze and apply evaluative criteria (e.g., objectivity, freedom from bias, topic format) to assess appropriateness of resources;

LA.1112.6.2.2-The student will organize, synthesize, analyze, and evaluate the validity and reliability of information from multiple sources (including primary and secondary sources) to draw conclusions using a variety of techniques, and correctly use standardized citations;
 
  1. Review Mass Notes
  2. Discuss Kg/Weight Is Not Mass
  3. Finish How To Use  A Balance lab
  4. Copy Density Notes
 Your Weight In Spacel

Feather On The Moon

Bowling Ball in Vaccum

Bell in Vaccum

Astronaut Falls on Moon

ISS Video Tour
19 2/17 LA.1112.6.2.4-The student will understand the importance of legal and ethical practices, including laws regarding libel, slander, copyright, and plagiarism in the use of mass media and digital sources, know the associated consequences, and comply with the law.

 
  1. Enter information on Science Fair Forms and print.  Due Monday.
  2. Density Notes.

 

 http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document/index.asp

Free PDF Download
20 2/18 MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation

MA.912.S.3.2-Collect, organize, and analyze data sets, determine the best format for the data and present visual summaries from the following:

 
  1. Review Density.
  2. Density of Liquids Lab
  3. Study Volume, Mass,  Density Notes for quiz tomorrow.
  4. HW-Density Calculations.
  5. HW-Study for quiz.

 

  
21 2/19 MA.912.A.1.4-Perform operations on real numbers (including integer exponents, radicals, percents, scientific notation, absolute value, rational numbers, irrational numbers) using multi-step and real-world problems.

LA.1112.6.2.3-The student will write an informational report that integrates information and makes distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas; and
  1. Volume, Mass, & Density Quiz.
  2. Finish Density of Liquids Lab and complete all steps. Use Scientific Method notes to complete lab.

% Error: AV-EV/AV x 100

 Accepted Values for Lab:

Soysauce 1.17 g/ml

Distilled Water  1.0 g/mL

Glyerine 1.26 g/mL

Cooking Oil .92g/mL

Alcohol .89 g/mL
22 2/20 MA.912.A.1.4-Perform operations on real numbers (including integer exponents, radicals, percents, scientific notation, absolute value, rational numbers, irrational numbers) using multi-step and real-world problems.

MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation
  1. Volume, Mass, & Density Quiz.
  2. Discuss handout "Observing Phase Changes.
  3. Discuss NapthaleneMSDS & DichlorobenzeneMSDS
  4. HW-Science Fair Forms 1, 1A/Research Plan, & 1B plus any additional forms due Monday.
  5. Get progress report signed and return.
 http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document/index.asp

Free PDF Download
23 2/23 MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation.

MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation

MA.912.S.3.2-Collect, organize, and analyze data sets, determine the best format for the data and present visual summaries from the following:

SC.912.P.8.1-Differentiate among the four states of matter.

 
  1. Submit Science Fair Forms: 1, 1A/Research Plan, and 1B plus any additional forms.   Staple in numerical order.
  2. Review temperature and lab safety.
  3. Perform Freezing Point of Mothballs
  
24 2/24 LA.1112.6.2.3-The student will write an informational report that integrates information and makes distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas; and

MA.912.A.1.4-Perform operations on real numbers (including integer exponents, radicals, percents, scientific notation, absolute value, rational numbers, irrational numbers) using multi-step and real-world problems.

MA.912.A.1.5-Use dimensional (unit) analysis to perform conversions between units of measure, including rates.
  1. Repeat Freezing Point of Mothballs due to errors.
  2. Finish lab report according to procedures.
  3. Complete "Following Directions" and "Metrics & Measurement"
  4. Study for Metric Practicum Test-study notes & labs for hands-on test
  
25 2/25 LA.910.1.7.3-The student will determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details;

SC.912.E.5.1-Cite evidence used to develop and verify the scientific theory of the Big Bang (also known as the Big Bang Theory) of the origin of the universe.

 
  1. Metric Practicum Test

 

  
26 2/26 MA.912.A.1.5-Use dimensional (unit) analysis to perform conversions between units of measure, including rates.

MA.912.A.2.1-Create a graph to represent a real-world situation
  1. Finish Metric Practicum Test.
  2. Complete "Metrics & Measurement"
  3. Complete Slope & Science handout.