1. DO NOW
V: 0
Monday May 4, 2015
On your DO NOW sheet, identify the independent variable, dependent variable, control, and 3 constants in the following experiment.
Ellie wants to know how much light her plants need. She puts all the plants outside in the same place at 11:00am. She leaves Plant A outside for 2 hours, Plant B for 4 hours, and Plant C for 6 hours. She gives each plant the same amount of water at 9:00am everyday. She notices that Plant A grows the best.

2. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Pre-AP: Today’s Agenda
Pick Experiment
Research Experiment
Experiment Setup

3. TEKS V: 0 The student is expected to:
(A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
(B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
(C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers;
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and
(E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.

4. Vocabulary V: 0 Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Constant
Control
Analysis
Conclusion

5. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Write research a topic so they can create an experiment.

6. Pick Experiment V: 0 With your group, pick your experiment.
(Phil’s list of experiment may be different than yours)
1. What is the viscosity of different liquids?
2. Does size affect parachute flight?
3. How does age/gender affect reaction time?
4. How do gases contract or expand? (Balloon lab in different temperatures)
5. What makes ice melt the fastest?
6. What type of flour has the most gluten?
7. How greasy are your potato chips?
8. How does the salinity affect the buoyancy of an egg?
9. How does the temperature of a tennis ball affect its bounce height?
10. Which brand of paper towel can hold the most liquid?

7. Research
V: 0
Using the computers, research your topic. With your research, create a problem/question. Then, begin creating the following: - Hypothesis - Materials List - Procedure

8. DO NOW V: 0 Tuesday May 5, 2015 On your DO NOW sheet…
List 3 things you need to get accomplished today.
HINT: Think of the steps for the scientific method.

9. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Project Reflection
Pre-AP: Project Reflection
Today’s Agenda
Finish researching experiment
Brainstorming Sheet

10. TEKS V: 0 The student is expected to:
(A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
(B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
(C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers;
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and
(E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.

11. Vocabulary V: 0 Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Constant
Control
Analysis
Conclusion

12. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Describe the components of their experiment, including the Problem/Question, Material List, Hypothesis, Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Control, and Constants.

13. Finish Research
V: 0
Finish researching your experiment.

14. Brainstorming Sheet V: 0
Complete the rest of the Brainstorming Sheet. Turn in a list of materials you need from your teacher. Be prepared to conduct the experiments next class on Wednesday or Thursday..

15. DO NOW V: 0 Wed/Thrs May 6-7, 2015 On your DO NOW sheet…
What is the Independent Variable in your experiment?
What is the Dependent Variable?
What are your constants?

16. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Homework Grade Level: Project Reflection
Pre-AP: Project Reflection
Today’s Agenda
Experiment Setup
Testing Time!
Analysis & Poster

17. TEKS V: 0 The student is expected to:
(A) plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
(B) design and implement comparative and experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
(C) collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers;
(D) construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns; and
(E) analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.

18. Vocabulary V: 0 Scientific Method Hypothesis Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Constant
Control
Analysis
Conclusion

19. EQs & Objectives V: 0 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: DAILY OBJECTIVES:
How do scientists make conclusions about the world?
Why does scientific information change?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
Conduct an experiment.

20. Experiment Setup
V: 0
Complete your procedure and data table. Ready all of your materials for testing.

21. Testing Time!
V: 0
Conduct your experiments by following your procedure. Record your finding in your data table.

22. Analysis & Poster
V: 0
Using the data collected during testing, create a graph that displays your findings. Begin working on the poster.