Warm-ups

Monday August 27 What do you want to learn about in science?

Tuesday August 28 What are the 5 P’s of behavior?

Wednesday August 29 What kinds of clothing are inappropriate for the lab?

Thursday August 30 Why is proper clothing important in the lab?

Friday August 31 Name three things that you should never do in the lab?

Tuesday September 4 Warmup - Write down one safety rule for the laboratory. Objective – The students will be able to work effectively and safely in the lab.

Wednesday September 5 Warmup - What makes someone a scientist? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science.

Thursday September 6 Warmup – Name three characteristics of a good scientist. Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science.

Friday September 7 Warmup – Define the word variable. Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science.

Monday September 10 Warmup – What is a hypothesis? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions; M – May move to tables for small groups; P – Participate in the discussions

Tuesday September 11 Warmup – What is a bias and how does it affect science processes? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions; M – May move to tables for small groups; P – Participate in the discussions

Wednesday September 12 Warmup – What is a theory? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday September 13 Warmup – What were the three factors affecting a pendulum? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday September 14 Warmup – Predict the factor that we tested that will have the greatest affect on the pendulum and how? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday September 17 Warmup – What do we call the two types of variables in an experiment? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday September 18 Warmup – What is a dependent variable in an experiment? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday September 19 Warmup – What is a control group? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday September 20 Warmup – What is are the three types of graphs? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday September 21 Warmup – Tomorrow is the official start of what? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday September 24 Warmup – What is a constant in an experiment? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday September 25 Warmup – What is the word of the day? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday September 26 Warmup – What is the measuring system used in science? Objective – The students will understand the basic process of science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday September 27 Warmup – Name the metric unit for mass and what do we use to measure it? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday October 1 Warmup – Name the metric unit for volume and what do we use to measure it? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday October 2 Warmup – Draw the solving triangle for density. Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday October 3 Warmup – What is meant by accuracy in a measurement? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday October 4 Warmup – How is the accuracy of a measuring tool shown? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday October 5 Warmup – What is the metric unit for distance, also for length or height and what tool do we use to measure it? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday October 9 Warmup – What is the metric unit for temperature, and what do we use to measure it? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday October 10 Warmup – What is the SI unit for temperature? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday October 12 Warmup – Is the boiling point of saltwater higher or lower than fresh water? What would the freezing point be? Objective – The students will understand the measurement systems used in science. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday October 15 Warmup – What is mass and what is its unit? Objective – The students will describe the function of several pieces of lab equipment. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday October 16 Warmup – What is volume and what is its unit? Objective – The students will describe the function of several pieces of lab equipment. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday October 17 Warmup – What is weight and what is its unit? Objective – The students will describe the function of several pieces of lab equipment. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday October 18 Warmup – What is density and what is its unit? Objective – The students will describe the function of several pieces of lab equipment. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday October 19 Warmup – What is the word of the day? Objective – The students will describe the function of several pieces of lab equipment. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday October 22 Warmup – In what way are you moving even as you sit in your seat? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday October 23 Warmup – What is meant by a frame of reference when talking about motion? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday October 26 Warmup – What scientist gave us the three laws of motion? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday October 29 Warmup – What two quantities do we need to know to calculate speed? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday October 31 Warmup – What is the difference between speed and velocity? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday November 1 Warmup – Describe the acceleration of an object? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday November 2 Warmup – What three devices in a car can cause acceleration? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday November 5 Warmup – Acceleration can be consider any of three changes in the motion of an object. What are they? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday November 7 Warmup – What is needed to create acceleration of an object?z Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday November 8 Warmup – What is the unit for force? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday November 12 Warmup – What tool did we use to measure force in the lab? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday November 13 Warmup – What is another name for Newton’s First Law of Motion? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday November 14 Warmup – Unless acted upon by a force, what will an object in motion do? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday November 15 Warmup – Define the term, force? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday November 16 Warmup – What is the formula for Newton’s 2 nd Law of Motion? Objective – The students will understand the laws of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday November 19 Warmup – How do we state Newton’s Third Law of Motion? Objective – The students will be able to solve problems in Newton’s second law. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday November 20 Warmup – What is the difference between a contact force and a noncontact force? Objective – The students will be explain how friction affects the movement of objects? C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday November 21 Warmup – Give an example of a contact and a noncontact force Objective – The students will be explain how forces are at work in an amusement park. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday November 27 Warmup – Why do we say that forces always come in pairs? Objective – The students will be explore the differences between contact and noncontact forces. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday November 28 Warmup – What do the terms force and acceleration have in common? Objective – The students will explore the differences between contact and noncontact forces. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday November 29 Warmup – What is meant by net force? Objective – The students will explore the differences between contact and noncontact forces. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday November 30 Warmup – If the net force on an object is zero, what will happen to its motion? Objective – The students will explore the differences between contact and noncontact forces. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday December 3 Warmup – What is required to change an object’s motion? Objective – The students will review the concepts of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday December 4 Warmup – Which law of motion shows that a truck needs more force to accelerate than a car does? Objective – The students will review the concepts of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday December 5 Warmup – What is inertia? Objective – The students will review the concepts of motion. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday December 7 Warmup – Give me your best definition of the word “work.” There is no right or wrong answer Objective – The students will be able to distinguish between common definitions of work and the scientific definition. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday December 10 Warmup – What two quantities are needed to calculate work? Objective – The students will be able to distinguish between common definitions of work and the scientific definition. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday December 11 Warmup – What two units combine to make the unit of work? Objective – The students will be able to distinguish between common definitions of work and the scientific definition. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday December 12 Warmup – What does power mean in science? Objective – The students will be able to distinguish between common definitions of work and the scientific definition. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Thursday December 13 Warmup – What is the equation for work and power? Objective – The students will be able to distinguish between common definitions of work and the scientific definition. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Friday December 14 Warmup – What do simple machines do for us? Objective – The students will be able to describe the purpose of simple machines. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Monday December 17 Warmup – How do most simple machines reduce our effort? Objective – The students will be able to work to simple machines. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Tuesday December 18 Warmup – What two quantities do we need to calculate power? Objective – The students will be able to work to simple machines. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab

Wednesday December 19 Warmup – What are the units of work and power? Objective – The students will be able to work to simple machines. C – Level 0, then 1; H – When working in groups ask for help; A – Whole class and small group discussions, laboratory experiment; M – Will move back and forth between tables and classroom; P – Participate in the discussions and lab