Welcome to SC300! Debbie Mohler

Unit 1: The Scientific Method This week's seminar will require you to carry out a scientific investigation with your classmates on an issue that you’ve likely experienced once or twice in your college career (or will experience sometime soon!). You must use the Scientific Method. in order to carry out this investigation. Scenario: You’re getting ready to log in to your favorite KU Course (SC300 – Big Ideas in Science!) and your computer won’t turn on. Now what?!

Steps in the Scientific Method:

Why doesn’t my computer turn on?

Steps in the Scientific Method:

Find information from:

Steps in the Scientific Method: Find information from: online sources computer user guide your IT person or a friend your past experiences

Steps in the Scientific Method:

1.My computer is not plugged in. 2.The power to my house is out. 3.Etc….

Steps in the Scientific Method:

My computer is not plugged in. Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet.

Steps in the Scientific Method: My computer is not plugged in. Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet.

Steps in the Scientific Method: My computer is not plugged in. Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. The plug was not in the outlet.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. My computer is not plugged in. The plug was not in the outlet.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. My computer is not plugged in. The plug was not in the outlet. My computer is not plugged in.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. My computer is not plugged in. The plug was not in the outlet. My computer is not plugged in.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. My computer is not plugged in.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. My computer is not plugged in. The plug was in the outlet.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. My computer is not plugged in. My computer is plugged in. The plug was in the outlet.

Steps in the Scientific Method: Check that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. 1.My computer is not plugged in. 2.The power to my house is out. The plug was in the outlet, so my computer is plugged in.

Steps in the Scientific Method:

Unit 2 project

Your first task for this assignment is to figure out where the unusual spike in absences is taking place, and in what classes. Remember to base all your conclusions on evidence from the data. You can access several charts that display all the student absences at four schools by clicking the charts icon below. If you are having difficulty choosing which graphs to display, try viewing four graphs at once to make comparisons between schools. All the information you need is on that chart. Based on this data, provide the following: 1.Is there is a common reason for the absences? Explain. 2.Come up with two testable, clear hypotheses about what you think is behind the absences. Be sure to base your hypotheses on the evidence you have obtained (e.g., Health Department Restaurant Inspections) and be thorough in your explanation of who, what, why, when, and how to support your hypotheses. 3.Come up with six testable questions that you could ask to help further your investigation and support or disprove your hypotheses. 4.Is the following statement a suitable hypothesis: "The Brentwood Indians basketball team lost the state championship because there is bad stuff in the stars happening with Mars in Aquarius"? Explain why or why not.

Unit 2 project: Data that you need to find (on websites given in the assignment): Turn in: answers to questions 1-4 given in the assignment (on previous slide). Do not number the questions, but do include transitions between paragraphs so that it is a coherent essay. School absence charts School calendars Interviews with parents Restaurant inspection results

Unit 2 Project Rubric An A paper ( points out of 85) will exhibit: Content: There is evidence the student has a full and complete understanding of the question or problem. Shows original thought, synthesizes ideas, and incorporates factual support. Develops main points clearly. The use of accurate scientific terminology enhances the project. Student’s work examines the example’s deviations from the generally accepted standards of a scientific hypothesis by explaining how and why they are not scientific and proposes a more acceptable hypothesis with a similar objective. The submitted project exceeds all assignment requirements. Writing style and mechanics: Includes a strong thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. Each section has clear organization; transitions found between and within sections are clear and effective. Project is free of serious errors and follows APA guidelines properly