PTT:
1) Turn to page 6 in your science notebook
2) Title the page: Hypotheses and Observations
3) Record the date: W2, D2 (week 2, day 2)
4) Record the goal: I can explain how to write a "good" hypotheses and make "good" observations.
5) Divide the page into 3 sections
6) When done setting up your page, read over task 1
Task 1a: Hypotheses
1) In the first section, create a t-chart that is labeled "Hypothesis" on the left column and "Not a Hypothesis" on the right column
2) Read over the 4 following statements. When Ms. Davis says, discuss with your seat partner which 2 you think are hypotheses, which 2 you think are not hypotheses, and WHY.
- If plant A receives more fertilizer than plant B, then plant A will grow more quickly.
- Trees change colors when it gets cold.
- Ultraviolet light causes skin cancer.
- If we put extra weight on a toy car, then it will travel down a ramp more quickly than it did without it.
3) When done discussing with your partner, we will discuss these as a class. Record which is which in the t-chart.
Task 1b:
4) Watch the video below and then read the notes written in blue.
Best hypothesis: includes if-then, states a tentative relationship OR has a "because," includes 2 variables (an independent one controlled by the scientist and a dependent one that is observed and measured)
Example 1: If skin cancer is related to ultraviolet light, then people with high exposure to UV light will have a higher frequency of cancer.
Example 2: If ice is placed in warm water, then the ice will melt because the higher energy in the warm water will cause a phase change in the ice's water molecules.
5) Section 2 of the page : Based on the video and what you just read, record notes about what makes a really good hypothesis AND 2 good hypothesis examples.
Task 2: Observations
1) Discuss with your partner what makes a good observation.
2) Label the third section: "Good" Observations
3) Record these two definitions: Qualitative Observation: observation made using the 5 senses Quantitative Observation: observation made using measuring tools
4) After we discuss as a class, record at least 2 "do"s and "don't"s for observations
5) Read over the following types of observations that we focus on in chemistry. Add these two your observation notes. Feel free to paraphrase and put it in your own words For chemistry observations, you should pay attention to temperature changes, color changes, new solids/gases, odors, etc.
Task 3: Page 7 set-up
1) Turn to page 7
2) Title it: Hypotheses and Observations Practice
3) Record today's date
4) Divide the page into 2 sections
5) Title the top half of the page "Hypotheses" and the bottom half of the page "Observations"
6) Move onto Task 4 when done
Task 4: Hypotheses
Directions: On the hypothesis half of the page, rewrite the following hypotheses into the correct if-then-because format.
1) Chocolate may cause pimples
2) Salt in soil may affect plant growth.
3) Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature.
4) Temperature may cause leaves to change color.
Task 5: Observations
1) Draw a t-chart on the bottom half of the page.
2) Label the left side "Qualitative" and the right side "Quantitative"
3) Look at the posters around the room. Make at least 3 qualitative and at least 3 quantitative observations about the posters.
4) If you finish before the rest of the class, go back to the main chemistry page, put in your headphones and watch the new periodic table song
Week 2, Day 3
PTT:
1) Turn to page 6 in your science notebook. Read over what you wrote about "good observations."
2) Using that information, complete task 5 from the previous lesson (see below):
- Draw a t-chart on the bottom half of the page.
- Label the left side "Qualitative" and the right side "Quantitative"
- Look at the posters around the room. Make at least 3 qualitative and at least 3 quantitative observations about the posters.
- If you finish before the rest of the class, go back to the main chemistry page, put in your headphones and watch the new periodic table song
Task 1:
1) Turn to page 8 in your science notebook
2) Tape the Lab Safety Guidelines to the page
3) Record today's date: W2, D3 (or the actual date)
4) Record this goal at the top of the page: Goal: I can explain the rules of lab safety.
5) As you watch the following video, highlight any of the safety rules you hear in the song.
How many rules did you hightlight on your Lab Safety document?
Task 2:
1) Title page 9 in your science notebook: Reflecting on Lab Safety 2) Record today's date
3) Take 10 minutes to complete one of the following "making meaning" activities about lab safety:
a) Draw one big image or a collection of smaller images that represent either lab safety and/or images that represent actions that are NOT examples of lab safety. Be sure to label whether you drew safe or un-safe actions.
b) Write a paragraph explaining why it is important to follow the rules of lab safety.
c) Write a paragraph story about a student who didn't follow lab safety guidelines and the bad things that happened because of their poor behavior.
d) Draw or use a graphic organizer to show some cause and effect scenarios relating to lab safety. (Example: Cause - wearing googles in lab, Effect - ???)
e) Another option of your choice (needs teacher approval)
Task 3:
1) Turn to page 10 in your science notebook.
2) Title the page: Properties and Changes: Physical or Chemical?
3) Record today's date: W2, D3 (or the actual date)
4) Record the goal in the top margin of the page: Goal: I can explain the difference between physical and chemical properties and changes.
5) Using the prezi below, complete the physical and chemical properties worksheet. Be sure to use highlighter to emphasize key points in the definitions.
Task 4/Homework:
1) Turn to page 11 in your science notebook
2) Record today's date
3) Divide the page in half
4) Title the top half of the page: Examples of Physical and Chemical Properties
5) On the TOP half of the page: Using either colored pencils or computer images you will later print out, create a visual that includes at least 2 physical properties and 2 chemical properties. Remember the ABCDs of a good visual: accurate, big, colorful, and detailed...also L for labels.
Closure:
There is a discussion post at the bottom of this page. It is labeled closure: Physical and Chemical Properties. Respond to that post. You MUST sign your name (first name + last initial).
If you can NOT respond, complete the following steps to become a member of the wiki (or to verify your membership, skip to step 6):
1) Go to your ASFM email
2) Search for "wikispaces"
3) Click on link to become a member
4) Create a username and password (Make sure you have "no" selected in response to "make a wiki").
5) Click "join."
6) Return to your email. You should have a new email from wikispaces asking for you to verify your email address.
7) Click the link to verify your email address.
8) Congratulations! Now you should be able to respond to the discussion post.
Week 2, Day 4
PTT:
Using the photos below, take the physical and chemical properties worksheet (already completed) and the physical and chemical changes worksheet (not yet completed), and create two mini flip charts.
Photo 1: Tape the notes pages on top.
Photo 2: Tape the examples (practice problems) pages underneath the relevant note pages (i.e. put the properties problems under the properties notes)
Task 1:
1) Look at your physical and chemical properties notes. We are going to review what we've learned.
2) Let's show each other our drawings and explain why some are physical properties and others are chemical properties. Let's make sure we've got this down!
3) Now quiz yourself. Complete the "Physical and Chemical Properties Practice" section of this webpage. Try out this one afterwards.
Task 2:
Using the prezi below, complete the physical and chemical changes notes sheet.
Task 3:
1) Turn to page 11 in your science notebook
2) Title the bottom half of the page: Examples of Physical and Chemical Changes
3) Using either colored pencils or computer images you will later print out, create a visual that includes at least 2 physical properties and 2 chemical properties. Remember the ABCDs of a good visual: accurate, big, colorful, and detailed...also L for labels.
Task 4:
As a class, I will show you how to set up a google folder and share it with me. Then I will show you how to access the class resources folder on google drive.
Closure: This will seem familiar. It's just like the last closure!
There is a discussion post at the bottom of this page. It is labeled closure: Physical and Chemical Change. Respond to that post. You MUST sign your name (first name + last initial).
Week 2, Day 2: Hypotheses and Observations
PTT:
1) Turn to page 6 in your science notebook
2) Title the page: Hypotheses and Observations
3) Record the date: W2, D2 (week 2, day 2)
4) Record the goal: I can explain how to write a "good" hypotheses and make "good" observations.
5) Divide the page into 3 sections
6) When done setting up your page, read over task 1
Task 1a: Hypotheses
1) In the first section, create a t-chart that is labeled "Hypothesis" on the left column and "Not a Hypothesis" on the right column
2) Read over the 4 following statements. When Ms. Davis says, discuss with your seat partner which 2 you think are hypotheses, which 2 you think are not hypotheses, and WHY.
- If plant A receives more fertilizer than plant B, then plant A will grow more quickly.
- Trees change colors when it gets cold.
- Ultraviolet light causes skin cancer.
- If we put extra weight on a toy car, then it will travel down a ramp more quickly than it did without it.
3) When done discussing with your partner, we will discuss these as a class. Record which is which in the t-chart.
Task 1b:
4) Watch the video below and then read the notes written in blue.
Best hypothesis: includes if-then, states a tentative relationship OR has a "because," includes 2 variables (an independent one controlled by the scientist and a dependent one that is observed and measured)
Example 1: If skin cancer is related to ultraviolet light, then people with high exposure to UV light will have a higher frequency of cancer.
Example 2: If ice is placed in warm water, then the ice will melt because the higher energy in the warm water will cause a phase change in the ice's water molecules.
5) Section 2 of the page : Based on the video and what you just read, record notes about what makes a really good hypothesis AND 2 good hypothesis examples.
Task 2: Observations
1) Discuss with your partner what makes a good observation.
2) Label the third section: "Good" Observations
3) Record these two definitions:
Qualitative Observation: observation made using the 5 senses
Quantitative Observation: observation made using measuring tools
4) After we discuss as a class, record at least 2 "do"s and "don't"s for observations
5) Read over the following types of observations that we focus on in chemistry. Add these two your observation notes. Feel free to paraphrase and put it in your own words
For chemistry observations, you should pay attention to temperature changes, color changes, new solids/gases, odors, etc.
Task 3: Page 7 set-up
1) Turn to page 7
2) Title it: Hypotheses and Observations Practice
3) Record today's date
4) Divide the page into 2 sections
5) Title the top half of the page "Hypotheses" and the bottom half of the page "Observations"
6) Move onto Task 4 when done
Task 4: Hypotheses
Directions: On the hypothesis half of the page, rewrite the following hypotheses into the correct if-then-because format.
1) Chocolate may cause pimples
2) Salt in soil may affect plant growth.
3) Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature.
4) Temperature may cause leaves to change color.
Task 5: Observations
1) Draw a t-chart on the bottom half of the page.
2) Label the left side "Qualitative" and the right side "Quantitative"
3) Look at the posters around the room. Make at least 3 qualitative and at least 3 quantitative observations about the posters.
4) If you finish before the rest of the class, go back to the main chemistry page, put in your headphones and watch the new periodic table song
Week 2, Day 3
PTT:
1) Turn to page 6 in your science notebook. Read over what you wrote about "good observations."
2) Using that information, complete task 5 from the previous lesson (see below):
- Draw a t-chart on the bottom half of the page.
- Label the left side "Qualitative" and the right side "Quantitative"
- Look at the posters around the room. Make at least 3 qualitative and at least 3 quantitative observations about the posters.
- If you finish before the rest of the class, go back to the main chemistry page, put in your headphones and watch the new periodic table song
Task 1:
1) Turn to page 8 in your science notebook
2) Tape the Lab Safety Guidelines to the page
3) Record today's date: W2, D3 (or the actual date)
4) Record this goal at the top of the page: Goal: I can explain the rules of lab safety.
5) As you watch the following video, highlight any of the safety rules you hear in the song.
How many rules did you hightlight on your Lab Safety document?
Task 2:
1) Title page 9 in your science notebook: Reflecting on Lab Safety
2) Record today's date
3) Take 10 minutes to complete one of the following "making meaning" activities about lab safety:
a) Draw one big image or a collection of smaller images that represent either lab safety and/or images that represent actions that are NOT examples of lab safety. Be sure to label whether you drew safe or un-safe actions.
b) Write a paragraph explaining why it is important to follow the rules of lab safety.
c) Write a paragraph story about a student who didn't follow lab safety guidelines and the bad things that happened because of their poor behavior.
d) Draw or use a graphic organizer to show some cause and effect scenarios relating to lab safety. (Example: Cause - wearing googles in lab, Effect - ???)
e) Another option of your choice (needs teacher approval)
Task 3:
1) Turn to page 10 in your science notebook.
2) Title the page: Properties and Changes: Physical or Chemical?
3) Record today's date: W2, D3 (or the actual date)
4) Record the goal in the top margin of the page: Goal: I can explain the difference between physical and chemical properties and changes.
5) Using the prezi below, complete the physical and chemical properties worksheet. Be sure to use highlighter to emphasize key points in the definitions.
Task 4/Homework:
1) Turn to page 11 in your science notebook
2) Record today's date
3) Divide the page in half
4) Title the top half of the page: Examples of Physical and Chemical Properties
5) On the TOP half of the page: Using either colored pencils or computer images you will later print out, create a visual that includes at least 2 physical properties and 2 chemical properties. Remember the ABCDs of a good visual: accurate, big, colorful, and detailed...also L for labels.
Closure:
There is a discussion post at the bottom of this page. It is labeled closure: Physical and Chemical Properties. Respond to that post. You MUST sign your name (first name + last initial).
If you can NOT respond, complete the following steps to become a member of the wiki (or to verify your membership, skip to step 6):
1) Go to your ASFM email
2) Search for "wikispaces"
3) Click on link to become a member
4) Create a username and password (Make sure you have "no" selected in response to "make a wiki").
5) Click "join."
6) Return to your email. You should have a new email from wikispaces asking for you to verify your email address.
7) Click the link to verify your email address.
8) Congratulations! Now you should be able to respond to the discussion post.
Week 2, Day 4
PTT:
Using the photos below, take the physical and chemical properties worksheet (already completed) and the physical and chemical changes worksheet (not yet completed), and create two mini flip charts.
Photo 1: Tape the notes pages on top.
Photo 2: Tape the examples (practice problems) pages underneath the relevant note pages (i.e. put the properties problems under the properties notes)
Task 1:
1) Look at your physical and chemical properties notes. We are going to review what we've learned.
2) Let's show each other our drawings and explain why some are physical properties and others are chemical properties. Let's make sure we've got this down!
3) Now quiz yourself. Complete the "Physical and Chemical Properties Practice" section of this webpage. Try out this one afterwards.
Task 2:
Using the prezi below, complete the physical and chemical changes notes sheet.
Task 3:
1) Turn to page 11 in your science notebook
2) Title the bottom half of the page: Examples of Physical and Chemical Changes
3) Using either colored pencils or computer images you will later print out, create a visual that includes at least 2 physical properties and 2 chemical properties. Remember the ABCDs of a good visual: accurate, big, colorful, and detailed...also L for labels.
Task 4:
As a class, I will show you how to set up a google folder and share it with me. Then I will show you how to access the class resources folder on google drive.
Closure: This will seem familiar. It's just like the last closure!
There is a discussion post at the bottom of this page. It is labeled closure: Physical and Chemical Change. Respond to that post. You MUST sign your name (first name + last initial).