earth and space science 2014-2015 introduction to science

Earth and Space Science

2014-2015

Introduction To Science

August 25, 2014Day: 1

Agenda1. Seats2. Card System3. Syllabus4. Environmental Impact Essay5. Summary

Do Now: Why does school start in August?W.O.D.: NoneU.E.Q.: What is Earth Science?L.E.Q.: What is Earth Science?Summary: What is your primary goal for this year (academic or otherwise)?


Agenda1. Do Now2. Important Thing3. Syllabus4. Branches of Science Foldable5. Summary

Do Now: What does “science” mean?W.O.D.: meteorologyU.E.Q.: What is Earth Science?L.E.Q.: What is Earth Science?Summary: What are the branches of Earth Science?

Word of the Day

• Meteorology – the study of earth’s atmosphere

• Ex. – Hurricanes, tornadoes

• Non Ex. – earthquakes

WOD Quiz

MeteorologyAstronomyGeologyOceanographyMatterMassVolumeDensity

Important Thing

• Choose one of the following options:

• Write five complete sentences about the most important thing to you.

• OR prepare a short presentation about 30 seconds on the most important thing to you. (You will have to present this class period)

Branches of Science

• Organize the words on the board into five categories: Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, Environmental Science and Meterology

• Create a Foldable of these Branches of Earth Science.

• Homework: Complete foldable including pictures.

Words

Water ChemistryMeteoritesNuclear energyWind speedAir pressurePollutionSea creatures


Agenda1. Do Now2. Homework Check3. Scientific Method foldable4. Experiment5. Summary

Do Now: What is the scientific method?W.O.D.: GeologyU.E.Q.: What is Earth Science?L.E.Q.: What is Earth Science?Summary: Why do we use the scientific method?

Do Now Answer

A stepwise process of solving problems

Summary Answer

To logically solve a problem

Word of the Day

• Geology – The study of Earth’s physical structure, history, and processes

• Ex. – earthquakes, volcanoes

• Non Ex. – stars

WOD Quiz


Scientific Method Foldable

• Fold Paper into eight sections across (Fold in half three times). Fold paper into three sections going down (like you would fold a letter for an envelope).

• Headings for the three columns: Step, Description, Picture

• Watch this awesome Powerpoint presentation

Applying Scientific Method

• We will be trying to figure out the volume of a rock.

• Fold a lined piece of paper in half hot dog style• On the left side we will only be writing the

steps. On the right side we will include the information for each step. Skip a line between the last piece of information and the next step.

Applying Scientific Method

• EXPERIMENT: Four steps to complete lab.• RECORD AND ANALYZE DATA: Do the math to

find the volume (subtraction)• CONCLUSION:– Accept or reject hypothesis– Support with data (explain the math problem)– Write a sentence with your final result– Suggest further study– Improve the procedure


Agenda1. Do Now2. Rock Experiment3. Hypothesis writing4. Homework: Identifying variables worksheet5. Summary

Do Now: What is a hypothesis and what are the essential parts (words)?W.O.D.: AstronomyU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do we use the scientific method to better understand the world around us?Summary: What is the difference between an independent and dependent variable?

Word of the Day

• Astronomy – The study of space

• Ex. – stars, galaxies, planets

• Non Ex. – fossil fuels

WOD Quiz


Experimental Design

• Identifying control, independent and dependent variable

• On Index Card: Title – Experimental Design– Independent Variable (add: thing you change)– Dependent Variable (add: thing you measure)– Control (add: “no treatment”)


Agenda1. Do Now2. Independent and Dependent Variables3. Practice with variables4. Metric System5. Summary

Do Now: What is a control in an experiment?W.O.D.: OceanographyU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do we use the scientific method to better understand the world around us?Summary: What is the metric system?

Word of the Day

• Oceanography – The study of the properties of Earth’s waters

• Ex. – water chemistry, sea creatures

• Non Ex. – politics

WOD Quiz

MeteorologyAstronomyGeologyOceanographyEnvironmental scienceMassVolumeDensity

Experimental Design

• Index Card – independent variable, dependent variable, control

• Part I and II of worksheet (If, then, because hypothesis writing)

• Simpson’s Worksheet – Identifying variables• Practice under pressure

Design Stairs

• 7 steps, Each 2cm long and 2 cm high

September 2, 2014Day: 6

Agenda1. Do Now2. Metric System chart3. Temperature Conversions4. Homework: Metric System Practice5. Summary

Do Now: What is a metric unit larger than a kilo-, smaller than a milli-?W.O.D.: MatterU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do we use the scientific method to better understand the world around us?Summary: Why is the metric system easier to use than the Imperial system?

Word of the Day

• Matter – anything that is made up of atoms and molecules

• Ex. – you

• Non Ex. – happiness, sadness

WOD Quiz


Metric System

• Metric Base Units: meter, liter, gram• Kilo• Hecto• Deka• Base• Deci• Centi• Milli


Agenda1. Do Now2. Metric Conversion Worksheet3. Temperature Conversions Lab4. Homework: Finish Lab Report/ Temp. Conversion WS5. Summary

Do Now: What are the three temperature scales?W.O.D.: MassU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do we use the scientific method to better understand the world around us?Summary: How are temperature measurements done?

Word of the Day

• Mass: The amount of matter an object contains.

• Ex. – mass stays the same anywhere in the universe

• Non Ex. – weight changes based on gravity

WOD Quiz


Temperature Conversion

• On Graph Paper: • X – axis= Time (Min.)• Y –axis= Temperature (C/F) 0 to 250

• Mix Ice water until temperature becomes stable.• Place beaker on hot plate and make first recording

and a recording every minute after that.• Graph Results• On Index card - Conversion Formulas you derived


Agenda1. Do Now2. Temperature Conversions Lab3. Homework: Temp. Conversion WS4. Summary

Do Now: What are the abbreviations for the three temperature scales?W.O.D.: VolumeU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do scientists make measurements?Summary: Why is it important to know Fahrenheit and Celsius?

Word of the Day

• Volume: The amount of space an object takes up.

• Ex. – L x W x H

• Non Ex. – Pounds, kilograms

WOD Quiz


Temperature Conversion

• Graph Results• On Index card - Conversion Formulas you

derive


Agenda1. Do Now2. Hand in Temperature Conversions Homework3. WOD Quiz4. Human Impact Essay5. Summary

Do Now: What does impact mean?W.O.D.: DensityU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do scientists make measurements?Summary: What does human impact on the environment mean?

Word of the Day

• Density: The amount of matter an object contains compared to the amount of space it takes up.

• Ex. – Nibbler’s droppings

• Non Ex. – Den City

WOD Quiz


Human Impact Essay

• On Index card: Pick a topic and find three subtopics that you can write a paragraph about.

Paper AirplanesStylesAerodynamicsCompetitions


Agenda1. Do Now/WOD2. Hand in Temperature Conversions Homework3. Density4. Homework: Density Worksheet 5. Human Impact Essay6. Summary

Do Now: What happens to something less dense than air?W.O.D.: VariableU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do scientists make measurements?Summary: What does an increase in volume do to density?

Word of the Day

• Variable: Something that changes.

• Ex. – x in math (algebra)

• Non Ex. – 2, in math

WOD Quiz

MeteorologyOceanographyMatterMassVolumeDensityVariableIndependent VariableDependent VariableControl Group


Agenda1. Do Now/WOD2. Hand in Density Homework3. Gummy Bear Lab4. Study for test on 9/115. Summary

Do Now: Given a mass of 306 grams and a volume of 51 mL, find density?W.O.D.: Independent VariableU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do scientists make measurements?Summary: What does an increase in mass do to density?

Word of the Day

• Independent Variable: The variable in an experiment that causes a change in another variable; the cause.

• Ex. – Gummy Bear in water

• Non Ex. – Density

WOD Quiz


WOD Quiz



Agenda1. Do Now/WOD2. Finish Gummy Bear Lab3. Review for Test TOMORROW4. Summary

Do Now: Given a mass of 306 grams and a volume of 51 mL, find density?W.O.D.: Dependent VariableU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do scientists make measurements?Summary: What does an increase in mass do to density?

Word of the Day

• Dependent Variable: The variable in an experiment that changes because of a change in the independent variable; the effect.

• Ex. – Density

• Non Ex. – Gummy Bear in water

WOD Quiz


WOD Quiz



Agenda1. Do Now/WOD2. Exam4. Summary

Do Now: Study for testW.O.D.: Control GroupU.E.Q.: How do scientists make sense of the world’s changes?L.E.Q.: How do scientists make measurements?Summary: How do you feel you did on the exam?

Word of the Day

• Control Group: The group in an experiment that serves as the standard of comparison. The group that is “normal” or receives “no treatment”.

• Ex. – Gummy Bear no water

• Non Ex. – Gummy Bear in water

WOD Quiz


WOD Quiz


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