Friday, September 11th 09/11/2009
Homework: - Finish the scientific method lab. (file below for download) - Start reviewing element list #2. You'll receive a paper copy on Monday. Today in class we: - Took the quiz on the 10 elements - Reviewed the steps of the scientific method - Did a lab in which we practiced the steps of the scientific method. On Monday we will: - Finish discussing the lab from Friday - Discuss theory vs. law - Finally begin our notes on atoms, elements...no, really! I really mean it this time! File Downloads Below you will find a digital copy of the lab we did in class. You can do this lab at home! 
Thursday, September 10th 09/10/2009
Homework: - Elements quiz tomorrow. Review the list on the study guides page. The quiz is only on the 10 elements. - Bring your "Atoms, Elements, Ions, Acids and Bases" notes to class tomorrow. Today in class we: - Collected the observation/inference homework assignment - Reviewed inferences and Ockham's Razor - Reviewed the order of the scientific method - Discussed the steps of the scientific method Tomorrow in class we will: - Take our quiz on the 10 elements - Briefly review the scientific method - Do a lab to demonstrate the scientific method - Start our notes on atoms, elements, ions, acids, and bases. Tuesday, September 8th 09/08/2009
Homework: - Complete the observation/inference worksheet. - Review element list #1. Quiz this Friday. - Print "Atoms, elements, ions, acids and bases" notes for class Thursday. Today in class we: - Reviewed observations - Discussed inferences - Practice creating inferences from observations - Watched a short video on the scientific method - Discussed the steps of the scientific method On Thursday we will: - Finish our discussion on the scientific method - Discuss the terms theory and law - Begin our notes on atoms and elements Friday, September 4th 09/04/2009
Homework: - Review element list #1. Quiz on 9/11. I made online flash cards so you can review. Today in class we: - Finished our observation competition - Practiced our observation testing skills by watching three demonstrations. On Tuesday we will: - Briefly discuss quantitative observations. - Learn how to make inferences - Discuss Ockham's Razor and why it is important to science Wednesday, September 2nd 09/02/2009
Homework: - None. Hurrah! Today in class we: - Checked in the lab safety true/false worksheet - Analyzed lab safety situations - Started notes 1.4: Introduction to Science - Defined science - Learned the basic components of scientific investigation. Tomorrow we will: - Review today's notes - Define observation - Practice qualitative and quantitative observations Tuesday, September 1st 09/01/2009
Homework: - Finish the lab safety true/false worksheet. (skip #11) Today in class we: - Shared our safety drawings - Reviewed the lab safety rules - Signed the lab safety contract - Reviewed emergency procedures Tomorrow in class we will: - Check in the lab safety true/false worksheet - Work in groups to determine the definition of science - Learn who is a scientist - List some of the types of sciences - Define observations and inferences Downloads Attached below is the homework assignment for tonight. You can use this file to make another copy if you lost yours from class.
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