1. Mrs. Totten: Physical Science *FIND A DESK AND SIT ANYWHERE FOR TODAY

2. Welcome to Physical Science
What is Physical Science?
One of the natural sciences that studies NON-LIVING things
Consists of 2 main branches Physics and Chemistry
Physics = study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force. We study physics to understand how the universe behaves.
Chemistry = what matter is made up of, its properties like boiling and melting points, and how different kinds of matter interact with each other

3. Welcome to Physical Science
Middle School Sequence of Science:
6th Grade = PHYSICAL SCIENCE
7TH GRADE = LIFE SCIENCE
8th Grade = EARTH SCIENCE

4. Welcome to Physical Science
Units we will study this year:
Introduction to Physical Science?
What is Matter?
Atoms & Molecular Structure
Chemical Reactions
Waves: Sound and Light
ENERGY: Motion & Forces

5. The Nature of Science
What is the nature of Science? What is it? What kind of things happen in Science? THINK & SHARE
Science comes from the Greek word Scientia meaning knowledge. Science is the pursuit of knowledge in order to understand the natural world. To do this…
Scientists ask “HOW” and “WHY”? Do experiments, collect data, analyze that data, draw conclusions and create models in order to communicate findings.
You might say that Scientists are SEEKERS OF TRUTH!

6. Nature of Science Activity
Work in groups of 2
1 envelope per 2 students
Sheet paper to cover completed puzzle
Activity Objective:
Inside your envelope are 4 puzzle pieces that represent a scientific mystery.
Together with your partner solve the scientific mystery by solving the puzzle.

7. The answer!

8. CAN WE CLAIM ABSOLUTE TRUTH in SCIENCE?
No!
New Discoveries mean that scientific theories and laws can change.

9. The Extra Piece = New Discovery
Your teacher is going to give you another puzzle piece. It represents a new scientific discovery.
Your task is to add the puzzle piece to the other pieces and once again solve the mystery.
Once you find the answer, cover it up with a sheet of paper, then you may give hints to others at your quad that might need help.

10. The answer!

11. What did we learn? How is the activity similar to doing science?

12. What about tomorrow?
Tomorrow we will be going over locks and locker expectations.
Also, make sure you have your Science supplies:
Green spiral notebook
Green 2 pocket folder
Glue stick or bottle of glue!
*share the work
*more ideas
*share strengths
*reflects life

13. Tomorrow’s Objectives
Seating chart
Rules & Consequences
Tour of the Room
What is expected when you enter and leave the room.
Textbooks
*share the work
*more ideas
*share strengths
*reflects life

14. What to Bring to Science Tomorrow?
Bring Agenda (if you have it)
Bring pencil
*share the work
*more ideas
*share strengths
*reflects life

15. Get to Know Your Teacher Activity
Truth or Lies
Get to Know Your Teacher Activity

16. I won the Boston Marathon when I was MUCH younger.
B. I had backstage passes and met Luke Bryan.
C. I marched in a protest with Martin Luther King Jr.’s son.

17. I have worked in Hollywood.
I have danced with Rascal Flatts.
I have 4 dogs, 6 cats, 4 chickens and a blind raccoon.

18. I have a snake in my bathtub.
I have a bear in my living room.
I have a coyote in my basement.

19. My favorite things are singing in the shower, walking in the park, and taking vacations.
My favorite things are horror movies, serial killer books, and crime solving.
My favorite things are mountain climbing, skiing, and Xbox.

20. I have been questioned by the Secret Service.
I have been on Air Force One.
I have met Iron Man in person!

21. I am 45 years young!
B. I am more than ½ a century old!
C. I just turned 65 years of age!

22. Your Turn:
On the index card please write 3 choices. One is the TRUTH about you and the other two are LIES!