1. Earth and Space Science 2014-2015 Introduction To Science

2. August 25, 2014 Day: 1 Agenda 1. Seats 2. Card System 3. Syllabus 4. Environmental Impact Essay 5. Summary Do Now: Why does school start in August? W.O.D.: None U.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)?

3. August 26, 2014 Day: 2 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Important Thing 3. Syllabus 4. Branches of Science Foldable 5. Summary Do Now: What does “science” mean? W.O.D.: meteorology U.E.Q.: What is Earth Science? L.E.Q.: What is Earth Science? Summary: What are the branches of Earth Science?

4. Word of the Day Meteorology – the study of earth’s atmosphere Ex. – Hurricanes, tornadoes Non Ex. – earthquakes WOD Quiz Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

5. 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)

6. 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 Chemistry Meteorites Nuclear energy Wind speed Air pressure Pollution Sea creatures

7. August 27, 2014 Day: 3 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Homework Check 3. Scientific Method foldable 4. Experiment 5. Summary Do Now: What is the scientific method? W.O.D.: Geology U.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

8. Word of the Day Geology – The study of Earth’s physical structure, history, and processes Ex. – earthquakes, volcanoes Non Ex. – stars WOD Quiz Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. August 28, 2014 Day: 4 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Rock Experiment 3. Hypothesis writing 4. Homework: Identifying variables worksheet 5. Summary Do Now: What is a hypothesis and what are the essential parts (words)? W.O.D.: Astronomy U.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?

13. Word of the Day Astronomy – The study of space Ex. – stars, galaxies, planets Non Ex. – fossil fuels WOD Quiz Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

14. 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”)

15. August 29, 2014 Day: 5 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Independent and Dependent Variables 3. Practice with variables 4. Metric System 5. Summary Do Now: What is a control in an experiment? W.O.D.: Oceanography U.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?

16. Word of the Day Oceanography – The study of the properties of Earth’s waters Ex. – water chemistry, sea creatures Non Ex. – politics WOD Quiz Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Environmental science Mass Volume Density

17. 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

18. Design Stairs 7 steps, Each 2cm long and 2 cm high

19. September 2, 2014 Day: 6 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Metric System chart 3. Temperature Conversions 4. Homework: Metric System Practice 5. Summary Do Now: What is a metric unit larger than a kilo-, smaller than a milli-? W.O.D.: Matter U.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?

20. Word of the Day Matter – anything that is made up of atoms and molecules Ex. – you Non Ex. – happiness, sadness WOD Quiz Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

21. Metric System Metric Base Units: meter, liter, gram Kilo Hecto Deka Base Deci Centi Milli

22. September 3, 2014 Day: 1 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Metric Conversion Worksheet 3. Temperature Conversions Lab 4. Homework: Finish Lab Report/ Temp. Conversion WS 5. Summary Do Now: What are the three temperature scales? W.O.D.: Mass U.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?

23. 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 Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

24. 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

25. September 4, 2014 Day: 2 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Temperature Conversions Lab 3. Homework: Temp. Conversion WS 4. Summary Do Now: What are the abbreviations for the three temperature scales? W.O.D.: Volume U.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?

26. 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 Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

27. Temperature Conversion Graph Results On Index card - Conversion Formulas you derive

28. September 5, 2014 Day: 3 Agenda 1. Do Now 2. Hand in Temperature Conversions Homework 3. WOD Quiz 4. Human Impact Essay 5. Summary Do Now: What does impact mean? W.O.D.: Density U.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?

29. 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 Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density

30. Human Impact Essay On Index card: Pick a topic and find three subtopics that you can write a paragraph about. Paper Airplanes Styles Aerodynamics Competitions

31. September 8, 2014 Day: 4 Agenda 1. Do Now/WOD 2. Hand in Temperature Conversions Homework 3. Density 4. Homework: Density Worksheet 5. Human Impact Essay 6. Summary Do Now: What happens to something less dense than air? W.O.D.: Variable U.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?

32. Word of the Day Variable: Something that changes. Ex. – x in math (algebra) Non Ex. – 2, in math WOD Quiz Meteorology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density Variable Independent Variable Dependent Variable Control Group

33. September 9, 2014 Day: 5 Agenda 1. Do Now/WOD 2. Hand in Density Homework 3. Gummy Bear Lab 4. Study for test on 9/11 5. Summary Do Now: Given a mass of 306 grams and a volume of 51 mL, find density? W.O.D.: Independent Variable U.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?

34. 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 Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density WOD Quiz Meteorology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density Variable Independent Variable Dependent Variable Control Group

35. September 10, 2014 Day: 6 Agenda 1. Do Now/WOD 2. Finish Gummy Bear Lab 3. Review for Test TOMORROW 4. Summary Do Now: Given a mass of 306 grams and a volume of 51 mL, find density? W.O.D.: Dependent Variable U.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?

36. 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 Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density WOD Quiz Meteorology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density Variable Independent Variable Dependent Variable Control Group

37. September 11, 2014 Day: 1 Agenda 1. Do Now/WOD 2. Exam 4. Summary Do Now: Study for test W.O.D.: Control Group U.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?

38. 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 Meteorology Astronomy Geology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density WOD Quiz Meteorology Oceanography Matter Mass Volume Density Variable Independent Variable Dependent Variable Control Group