Scientific+Method+Unit

=Unit Title: Scientific Method= Grade level: 9-10 Subject Area: Fundamentals of Physical Science Unit Designer: Cinda Murray Time frame: 4-6 weeks = = =Pennsylvania Science & Technology Standards:= Science as Inquiry: Grades 8-10 • Compare and contrast scientific theories. • 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 cubes based on their measurements. • Students will use balances to measure the mass of various objects. • Students will use graduated cylinders to measure the volume of liquids. • Students will apply math formulas to calculate the volume of cubes based on their measurements. • Students will apply the steps of the scientific method.

=Essential Vocabulary:= Metric units Metric prefixes Mass Area Volume Length Scientific Method Hypothesis Conclusion Procedure Experiment

=Performance tasks:= Graded notebooks Participation points Lab activities Worksheets Lab practicals Homework Quia Quizzes Tests – written and oral 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

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

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

=Teaching strategies:= Lecture & discussion Lab Activities Field trips / Outdoor labs Computer simulations 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?

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