Bell-ringer: 5 minutes Copy CCSS/Objectives/HW The diagram shows the nuclei of some elements. Which are nuclei of the same element? A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4 Copy CCSS/Objectives/HW

Mantra - Your Turn! Today is a great day for science because: science is power. We are powerful because: We always make a difference.

Agenda Feedback “This Week” Poems HW: Conclusion Due Tomorrow! Lab Safety Contracts Paper Return/ Grade Sheets/ Collection Feedback “This Week” Poems Writing Conclusions Peer Review/ Work Time Summary/ Due Dates/ Questions HW: Conclusion Due Tomorrow!

Science / Observations No. Name of Assignment Unit Name Date Points Earned 1. How Do You Know Inquiry 8/6/15 2. Science / Observations 8/7/15 3. Measurement 8/11/15 4. Scientific Method Quiz 8/17/15 5. 1st Attempt: Fossil Model 8/19/15 6. 2nd Attempt: Fossil Model 8/25/15 7. Introduction Requirement Qz. 8/28/15 8. Introduction Section 8/31/15 9. Materials Section 9/2/15 10. Procedure Section 9/4/15 11. SI Units Quiz 9/9/15 12. Element Symbol Worksheet Chemistry 9/11/15

Class Cup Categories of the Day Quiet Coyote Time Homework Completion Cleanliness of Room at the end of class # of Volunteers Following Directions the First Time Class Cup Standings/ Behavior Points/ Data Wall Parent Newsletters Feedback

GO GO FEEDBACK FRONTIER! Miss K – In my baggie (Comments on my teaching, living up to my goals, and any personal things you need to privately tell me) Parking Lot – Back of the door in your period’s “parking spot” Your peers – Feedback to 1 or 2 people

This Week: In the middle of night it may be hard to conclude Exactly our place in this large a brood But if we listen closely, all the sounds connect And we become part of a bigger project So all it ever takes is one simple question To understand how things work, find the relation Comparing our guesses to reality Using science to explain life’s complexity Though in all conclusions, there may be two truths: Things that seem so different may not really be-a realization to those truly astute

Comparing Data To Hypothesis Volunteer 1 Volunteer 2 Hypothesis Data Interpretation

Drawing Conclusions: Due Tues. Explanation of Results *Using science and research Was your hypothesis right? If you did the experiment again, what would you do differently or additionally? Anything that happened that might have affected your results?

Link back to the Scientific Method What is your favorite part of the scientific method? Which do you think is the most important? Explain your thinking.

Peer Review/ Work Catch-up Suggested Respectful Feedback Comment Starters: Warm Starters (to provide positive/ constructive feedback)   A strength of _____is_____.   Something I liked is_____ because _____.   _____is good because_____.   _____ would be stronger if_____.   I appreciate _____, the next step might be _____.   I noticed _____, but I wish_____. Reflective Starters (to better understand)   One point that was not clear to me was_____.   Are you saying that_____?   Can you please clarify_____?   I wish I understood why_____.   I found myself wondering_____. Cool Starters (to disagree/challenge)   I see your point, but what about _____?   Another way of looking at it is _____.   I'm still not convinced that _____.   What makes you think _____?   How does _____ explain_____?

Alternate Assignment Order the scientific method How can you use it in your experiments?/ In your daily life? Why should we always think using it? (Why is it good?) How do you make a project? Put everything in a poster to present with the Science Fair

Last Items/ Questions Conclusion Due Tomorrow Calendar on Class Website outlines when sections due Catch-up! Conclusion Due Tomorrow Alternate Assignments for those who are too far behind: Due Friday