BELL-RINGER CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence Raise hand Wait quietly as you continue to work BELL-RINGER MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials PARTICIPATION Writing BR in composition book Being quiet Staying in seat Having homework ready to be checked

Bell-Ringer (complete in your composition book) Decide if each of the 6 questions on the bottom of your handout are testable or not. If not testable, rewrite the question to make it testable. You will have 7 minutes to complete this task.

Monday Sept 12, 2011 OBJECTIVES: AGENDA Identify testable questions from non-testable questions Write a testable question Review Scientific Process Review 4 step process for writing your own testable question HOMEWORK Using the 4 step process write 3 more testable questions for the pillbug experiment

TEACHER INSTRUCTION CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Raise hand Wait quietly TEACHER INSTRUCTION MOVEMENT Any leaving of seat must have permission. PARTICIPATION Answering when called Writing/taking notes Raising hand with something to say SLANT

Scientific Process Where are we? Select topic Gather background information about topic Write questions/select a testable question

PAIR SHARE CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 2 = SOFT Only with partner about work assigned HELP Red cup = emergency question Yellow cup = can wait question Blue cup = no question Continue working while you wait PAIR SHARE MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials Restroom (only with pass) PARTICIPATION Looking at your paper Writing/doing what task requires Staying in seat Working cooperatively with partner

Pair Share Directions With your table partner, discuss if each of the 6 questions on the bottom of your handout are testable or not. Compare your answers. You have 3 minutes to complete this task.

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Testable or Not? How is bug blood different from human blood? Yes!

Testable or Not? 2. Why do your fingers wrinkle after you take a bath? What wrinkles your fingers faster, salt or freshwater? How long does it take your fingers to wrinkle in water?

Testable or Not? 3. Is rock music better than hip hop music? How many people at Kenwood prefer rock music over hip hop? What effect does the genre of music have on your ability to concentrate?

Testable or Not? 4. Why does bright light cause someone to sneeze? Does bright light cause some people to sneeze? Does the intensity of light cause some people to sneeze?

Testable or Not? 5. Do smells affect people’s moods?

Testable or Not? 6. Is vegetarianism better than eating meat? What is the effect of a meat vs. vegetable diet on your blood pressure?

Now that you have identified testable from non-testable questions, the next step is……

How do I write my own testable question? Ask your 4 questions. (The 4 Step Process)

1. What materials are readily available to conduct an experiment on pillbugs? Scales Thermometers Beakers pH paper Colored paper Water Vinegar Heat lamps Graduated cylinders

2. How do pillbugs act? Roll up in ball Drink from anus Hide under rocks Eat their own poop Breathe through gills Crawl Shed their skin Carry eggs in brood pouch Turn blue when sick

3. How can you change the set of materials in #1 to affect the action in #2? Water Temp Quantity Foreign substance pH Light Temperature Amount (intensity) Direction color Beaker Size Contents Clean Paper Type Color material texture

4. How can you measure the response of the pillbug to the changes in #3? Time them Measure their length How fast they role up How fast they crawl Measure their shape/size

Let’s write our testable question… Format: How does (pick a change in #3) affect (pick an action in #2)? Example: How does the type of paper affect the speed of the pillbug?

Homework Write 3 more testable pillbug questions using the 4 step process on looseleaf.

BELL-RINGER CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence Raise hand Wait quietly as you continue to work BELL-RINGER MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials PARTICIPATION Writing BR in composition book Being quiet Staying in seat Having homework ready to be checked

Bell-ringer Choose one of the 3 testable questions you wrote for homework about pillbugs Write that question that you are interested in testing on the little strip of paper Go through the “testable question” checklist to determine if your question is testable

Tuesday Sept 13, 2011 OBJECTIVES: Develop a testable question for the pill bug lab Determine the features of a hypothesis Determine the features of a well written procedure AGENDA: Testable question for pill bug lab Review how to write a hypothesis Review how to write a procedure HOMEWORK: Write a procedure on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich

TEACHER INSTRUCTION CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Raise hand Wait quietly TEACHER INSTRUCTION MOVEMENT Any leaving of seat must have permission. PARTICIPATION Answering when called Writing/taking notes Raising hand with something to say SLANT

The Process of Scientific Inquiry Topic Selection Get to know your topic better Choose a testable question to answer Predict the answer (Hypothesis)

Writing a hypothesis A educated guess about what is going to happen Independent Variable (what you are changing) Dependent variable (what you are measuring) "If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this ]_____ will happen, because… A educated guess about what is going to happen It’s an educated guess because you have already completed your background research Keep the variables in mind. The dependant and independent variables should be clearly stated Make sure your hypothesis is "testable.“ A hypothesis explains why you anticipate the outcome you have stated

Example of hypothesis "If a plant receives fertilizer, then it will grow to be bigger than a plant that does not receive fertilizer. This is likely to happen because… What are the independent and dependant variables? Independent variable = Dependent variable =

Re-write this into a hypothesis Ladybugs are a good natural pesticide for treating aphid infected plants. Hypothesis: If I treat the plants with ladybugs, then the number of aphids will decrease because ladybugs are good natural pesticides.

Let’s practice writing a hypothesis to our testable question!

INDEPENDENT WORK CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Red cup = emergency question Yellow cup = can wait question Blue cup = no question Continue working while you wait Ask 3 before me INDEPENDENT WORK MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials Restroom (only with pass) PARTICIPATION Looking at work Writing or doing what task requires Staying in seat

Directions for Independent Work Write a hypothesis under the testable question you chose for the bell-ringer on the small strip of paper You have 3 minutes to complete this task.

GROUP WORK CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Up to level 3 Only about assignment Only with your group members HELP Red cup = emergency question Yellow cup = can wait question Blue cup = no question Continue working while you wait Ask 3 before me GROUP WORK MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials Restroom (only with pass) PARTICIPATION Looking at paper Writing or doing what task requires Talking only with group about assignment Staying with group until finished

Group Work Directions In groups of 3, Select one of the questions & hypotheses you wrote on the slip of paper Would you consider it to be a “testable question”? Why or why not? Turn that question into a testable question and write it on a sheet of looseleaf with all your names Explain how that question qualifies as a testable question Turn your group’s testable question and hypothesis in to me for review. You have 5 minutes to complete this task.

TEACHER INSTRUCTION CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Raise hand Wait quietly TEACHER INSTRUCTION MOVEMENT Any leaving of seat must have permission. PARTICIPATION Answering when called Writing/taking notes Raising hand with something to say SLANT

The Process of Scientific Inquiry Topic Selection Get to know your topic better Choose a testable question to answer Develop a way to answer the question (Procedure) Predict the answer (Hypothesis)

Writing Procedures 1. Should be very specific, telling the person exactly what to do. (The reader should be able to complete the experiment by reading your directions). 2. Steps should be written in complete sentences and numbered in sequential order. 3. Should be written in the 2nd person as if you are talking to the reader.

Summary How would identify the dependant and independent variable in an experiment? Homework Write a procedure for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich

BELL-RINGER CONVERSATION Level 2 = soft HELP Raise hand Wait quietly as you continue to work BELL-RINGER MOVEMENT None PARTICIPATION Following directions Working with partner on task assigned Staying on task

Bell-ringer (with your table partner, 5 minutes) Read your partner’s procedure for making a PB & J sandwich and do EXACTLY what they say, pretend like you are making the sandwich. When finished, answer this question in your composition book: Did you find it easy or difficult to follow your partner’s directions? Explain why.

Wednesday September 14, 2011 OBJECTIVES: Learn the features of a well-written procedure Write a detailed procedure for your experiment AGENDA: discuss BR Review features of a procedure Begin writing procedure HOMEWORK: Finish writing procedure for pillbug experiment

Let’s try out some of your peanut butter and jelly procedures!

TEACHER INSTRUCTION CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Raise hand Wait quietly TEACHER INSTRUCTION MOVEMENT Any leaving of seat must have permission. PARTICIPATION Answering when called Writing/taking notes Raising hand with something to say SLANT

Writing Procedures 1. Should be very specific, telling the person exactly what to do. (The reader should be able to complete the experiment by reading your directions). 2. Steps should be written in complete sentences and numbered in sequential order. 3. Should be written in the 2nd person as if you are talking to the reader.

Let’s begin writing a procedure for your pill bug experiment!

GROUP WORK CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Up to level 3 Only about assignment Only with your group members HELP Red cup = emergency question Yellow cup = can wait question Blue cup = no question Continue working while you wait Ask 3 before me GROUP WORK MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials Restroom (only with pass) PARTICIPATION Looking at paper Writing or doing what task requires Talking only with group about assignment Staying with group until finished

Group Directions (20 minutes) Make revisions to your TESTABLE QUESTION and HYPOTHESIS if needed. In your composition books, work with your other group members to write a detailed step by step PROCEDURE for your pill bug experiment. Be sure to list the MATERIALS you need. When you are finished, show your MATERIALS & PROCEDURE to your teacher for approval. You need APPROVAL before conducting your experiment. Hand your teacher a half sheet of paper with all your names and the MATERIALS you need.

SUMMARY CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence Raise hand Wait quietly as you continue to work SUMMARY MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials PARTICIPATION Writing summary quietly Staying in seat until bell rings

SUMMARY (half sheet of paper) What are key things to keep in mind when writing procedures for an experiment? HOMEWORK: Finish writing the procedure for your pillbug lab. Make revisions to your procedure if needed.

Thursday Sept 15, 2011 OBJECTIVES: AGENDA Conduct experiment and collect data following a set of procedures Set up data table Review lab expectations Get into groups Conduct experiment/record data Clean up summary

The Process of Scientific Inquiry Topic Selection Get to know your topic better Run the experiment and record data Choose a specific question to answer Develop a way to answer the question (Procedure) Predict the answer (Hypothesis)

What kind of data should you collect? Quantitative Data: This includes numbers and units. Examples: 3 cm, 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 2 grams, 100 ml Qualitative Data: This includes your observations. Examples: brown color, slow movement, no movement,

How should I record my data? (in data chart in composition book) Title: X (Independent Variable) (Quantitative Data ) Y (Dependent variable) (Qualitative Data) OBSERVATIONS

Writing a hypothesis A educated guess about what is going to happen Independent Variable (what you are changing) Dependent variable (what you are measuring) "If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this ]_____ will happen, because… A educated guess about what is going to happen It’s an educated guess because you have already completed your background research Keep the variables in mind. The dependant and independent variables should be clearly stated Make sure your hypothesis is "testable.“ A hypothesis explains why you anticipate the outcome you have stated

CONVERSATION Up to level 3 Only about assignment Only with your group members HELP Red cup = emergency question Yellow cup = can wait question Blue cup = no question Continue working while you wait Ask 3 before me GROUP WORK MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials Restroom (only with pass) PARTICIPATION Looking at paper Writing or doing what task requires Talking only with group about assignment Staying with group until finished Failure to follow rules and procedures will result in immediate dismissal from the lab

Live Organism Treatment Pill bugs are living creatures – treat them with care.  Do not touch them with your hands, use a q-tip or paint brush to redirect their path. Pillbugs need to be used for future classes today! Do NOT pick them up – transfer with index card. Failure to follow rules will result in immediate dismissal from the lab

SUMMARY CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence Raise hand Wait quietly as you continue to work SUMMARY MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials PARTICIPATION Writing summary quietly Staying in seat until bell rings

SUMMARY (on half sheet of paper) 1. Was your hypothesis proven or disproven during today’s lab? 2. What data did you collect that proves or disproves your hypothesis?

BELL-RINGER CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence Raise hand Wait quietly as you continue to work BELL-RINGER MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials PARTICIPATION Writing BR in composition book Being quiet Staying in seat Having homework ready to be checked

Bell-Ringer Look at the data you collected for your pillbug lab. Write an answer to the question below based on the data. Was your hypothesis proven or disproven. Explain why?

Friday September 16, 2011 OBJECTIVES: Present your data in graph form Form a conclusion based on your data Review how to write a lab report AGENDA: Lab Reports Graphing Writing Conclusions HOMEWORK: Type lab report for the pill bug lab Everyone in group must turn in their own lab report

TEACHER INSTRUCTION CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Raise hand Wait quietly TEACHER INSTRUCTION MOVEMENT Any leaving of seat must have permission. PARTICIPATION Answering when called Writing/taking notes Raising hand with something to say SLANT

Presenting your Research (copy into composition book) Homework (Due Monday) Type a lab report (times new roman, 12 pt font) based on the pill bug lab. Lab reports must include the following sections: Title Testable question (done) Hypothesis (done) Materials (done) Procedure (done) Data Table (done) Graph Results Conclusion

The Process of Scientific Inquiry (Copy in your composition book) Topic Selection Analyze the data and form a conclusion Get to know your topic better Run the experiment and record data Choose a specific question to answer Develop a way to answer the question Predict the answer (Hypothesis)

How do I graph my data? (copy into composition book) Independent Variable: Cause (What did you change?) Dependent Variable: Effect (what did you measure?) Title: Y-axis Dependent Variable: X-axis Independent Variable:

How to Write Conclusions based on Evidence Was your hypothesis supported? How do you know if your experiment supported your hypothesis? What errors did you encounter? What more can/should be done to further confirm your initial hypothesis? State whether or not the data supports the hypothesis. Specifically explain how the data either supports or rejects your hypothesis I should see numbers here Explain any possible errors that may have affected your results Suggest some ways/methods to improve this investigation to get more accurate results.

INDEPENDENT WORK CONVERSATION HELP MOVEMENT PARTICIPATION Level 0 = silence HELP Red cup = emergency question Yellow cup = can wait question Blue cup = no question Continue working while you wait Ask 3 before me INDEPENDENT WORK MOVEMENT Acceptable reasons: Sharpen pencil Hand in/pick up materials Restroom (only with pass) PARTICIPATION Looking at work Writing or doing what task requires Staying in seat

Independent Work Directions On the sheet of graph paper, make a graph of your data from the pill bug lab. Follow the graph in your notes. Begin writing your Results & Conclusion sections on looseleaf. Be sure to answer all Conclusion questions. Everyone in group must turn in their own typed report on Monday.