1. IV/DV Virtual Lab! Objective: SWBAT design an experiment with an independent and dependent variable Catalyst: If Mr. Jhaveri wears a tie, then his students will pay more attention than if he did not. Identify independent variable, dependent variable, and control group.

2. Agenda Catalyst Review Exit Question from Yesterday Virtual Lab Demo Virtual Lab Experiment Twitter/Wiki

3. Yesterdays Exit Question Identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and control group in the following scenario. Dr. Ayaad believes that eating artichokes can decrease cholesterol. Dr. Ayaad recruited two sets of patients of equal age and health and she gave one group a normal diet and another an artichoke- filled diet. She then measured the patients cholesterol 2 weeks later.

4. COMPUTER TIME One computer per 2 students. Respect these computers. Always tie up cords before walking. Do not use excessive force when opening up the computer. Be Patient!!! Respect the time. If I see you on another website without permission, you lose your computer privileges for the day and you will have an alternative assignment.

5. After you get your computer running… Go to this website: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircen tral/ http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircen tral/ On the brown tabs on the lower left, click virtual lab. Then, hit get started. Click How Does Your Garden Grow Virtual Lab (Flash)