Applied+Science+Unit

=Unit Title: Applied Science= Grade level: 11-12 Subject Area: Modern Consumer Science Unit Designer: Cinda Murray Time frame: 4-6 weeks = = =Pennsylvania Science & Technology Standards:= Science as Inquiry: Grades 8-10 • Know that both direct and indirect observations are used by scientists to study the natural world and universe. • Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. • Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence. • Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models.

=Performance Indicators / Objectives:= • Students will compare units of measurement. • Students will apply math formulas to calculate the area of triangles, squares and circles based on their measurements. • Students will apply tools of science to solve problems.

=Essential Vocabulary:= Metric units Metric prefixes Area Length Scientific Method Hypothesis Conclusion Procedure Experiment Angle of inclination

=Performance tasks:= Graded notebooks Participation points Lab activities Worksheets Lab practicals Homework Presentations / Projects Web-based Activities

=Writing:= Note-taking Summarizing / reflections Essays Forums Creative writing / Descriptive writing Lab reports Chats online

=Thinking:= Analyzing / Evaluating Compare / Contrast Synthesizing Proposeing

=Speaking:= Small group discussions Class discussions Oral Presentations Oral Assessments

=Reading:= Graphic organizers Outlining / note taking Foldables Popcorn read Reading software Map reading

=Teaching strategies:= Lecture & discussion Lab Activities Field trips / Outdoor labs Computer simulations- Google Earth VCR/DVD Smart board Guided practice Bell ringers

=Adaptations:= Differentiated materials & as per IEPs

=Open ended Question:= What tools do scientists use to solve problems? How can science be applied to everyday problems?

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