Scientific+Method+Assignments

Lesson - Introduction to MYP Science
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Lesson - Introduction to Lab Safety
Covered the different safety rules and procedures need to be safe while conducting experiments.

SooYeon = Criteria B - Communication in Science Assessment = Create a Safety Poster for the Science Lab based on the following instructions:



Lesson - Lab Equipment & Drawings
Named, illustrated and learned functions of needed lab equipment.

Lesson - SI Units of Measure, Sponge Bob
Learned the different parts of the Metric System, more lab safety

Lesson - Length
Used length measurement and practiced metric conversions

Lesson - Mass
Used Triple Beam Balance and Digital Scale to accurately measure the mass of different objects

Lesson - Volume
Used Measuring Cylinders (Graduated Cylinders) and Beakers to determine accuracy of equipment. Learned proper way to read meniscus

Bill Nye on the difference between Science and Pseudoscience
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Lesson - Mythbuster - Surfing with Dynamite
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Using the following rubric to create a Method and Materials for this experiment


 * Criteria D || Level 1-2 || Level 3-4 || Level 5-6 ||
 * To obtain this level I must include the following in my procedure || * Not in step form
 * Instructions are not clear enough to be repeated by another person
 * Some key steps are missing || * In step form
 * Most steps are included
 * Not personalized
 * Instructions are clear
 * Some materials have been identified
 * Most variables have been identified || * Step-by-step instructions
 * Not personalized
 * Instructions are clear and easy to follow
 * Included a description and size of materials needed
 * Described how to change the independent variable
 * Described how to measure the dependent variable
 * Described how to control the experiment ||

Lesson - Scientific Method Review
In class we reviewed SI Units, Length, Mass, Volume and Variables



= Lesson - Sugar Experiment =

In class we did an experiment focusing on Hypothesis and Variables. This self-assessment should be completed after lab is finished

= Lesson - Pop-Rice Procedure = = = = Criterion D Scientific Inquiry Assessment =

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Lesson - Graphing
This is the rubric for graphing data. This lesson will be used to show the students the requirements for creating a good graph. They will use the results the class collected from the sugar experiment

Lesson - Current Events Article


Read the following article and answer the questions. You can answer the questions in your Science Notebook. Title: Current Event - Cars of the future Date: 27-10-11

Answer the following questions:
 * 1)  What is the two wheeled concept car called and who built it?
 * 2)  Why are these cars so special?
 * 3)  Why would a computerized car be helpful?
 * 4)  What other form of transportation already uses this technology?
 * 5)  How long has it been used and who recommends it?
 * 6)  What is AIDA and what does it do?
 * 7)  Does the article talk about any improvements needed? If so, what are they?