1. Open up your laptops, go to MrHyatt.rocks, and do today’s bellwork
(There is a link to follow after bellwork is done)

2. Scale
Scale Description 4
Through independent work beyond what was taught in class, students could:
research a problem based on a specific body of knowledge.
develop a strategy to solve a scientific problem.
use diagrams and models to represent and solve a scientific problem. 3
define a problem based on a specific body of knowledge
plan investigations
conduct systematic observations
use tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data
pose answers, explanations, or descriptions of events
use appropriate evidence and reasoning to justify these explanations to others
communicate results of scientific investigations 2
determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other astronomy specific words and phrases
define a scientific problem 1
label given pieces of laboratory equipment and describe their uses
describe the safety precautions that should be taken when starting a specific scientific investigation
list laboratory safety rules and procedures

3. Remember, please bring a science journal on Monday
We will be putting what we do today, into the journal on Monday

4. I have special cards to use to watch the sun
The eclipse is from 2-4 pm. You are welcome to stay after school to watch it with me.
Otherwise. DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN!

5. First Honors level activity

6. Step 1

7. Fold in half

8. Fold down about 2 inches from top

9. Fold down to that crease

10. Fold in to the center (you should now have 4 creases)

11. Cut out the top corner

12. Fold on the very top crease, and create 3 flaps

13. Cut JUST the crease as shown

14. Fold in half

15. Done

16. On your foldable, write these 3 words across the top
Theory
Law
Observation

17. Astronomy has for most of history, used only observations!
Simplest observation: Look at the night sky!
Figure 1.8a. Caption: Constellation Orion. (a) A photograph of the group of bright stars that make up the constellation Orion. (See the preface for an explanation of the icon at the bottom, which simply indicates that this image was made in visible light.)

18. Scientific Theory and the Scientific Method
Observation leads to theory explaining it.
Theory explanation that leads to predictions consistent with previous observations.
Predictions of new phenomena are observed. If the observations agree with the prediction, more predictions can be made. If not, a new theory should be made.
Figure 1-6. Caption: Scientific Method. Scientific theories evolve through a combination of observation, theoretical reasoning, and prediction, which in turn suggests new observations. The process can begin at any point in the cycle (although it usually starts with observations), and it continues forever—or until the theory fails to explain an observation or makes a demonstrably false prediction.

19. Theories Scientific theories are different than what people think it means in everyday English!!!
Theories have THE MOST EVIDENCE BACKING THEM UP!
Cells
Gravity
Evolution
Germ
Relativity
Plate Tectonics'
Heliocentrism
Big Bang

21. Theories and Laws made only with observations
Hubble's Law of Cosmic Expansion
Big Bang Theory
Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
Newton's Laws of Motion
Theory of General Relativity
Universal Law of Gravitation

22. If there is a math equation, it is often a law
If there is a math equation, it is often a law. It’s a description, more than an explanation

23. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc.

24. A theory can never become proven “fact,” because it can always be invalidated, or forced to change, by a single contradictory observation. However, once a theory’s predictions have been repeatedly verified by experiments over many years, it is often widely regarded as “true.”
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25. In your science journal, underneath the words you have already written, write the following words down (leave a couple spaces after each word)
Theory
Law
Observation
Scientific Method
Problem
Hypothesis
Experiment
Data Analysis
Conclusion

26. The Scientific Method involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.

27. Steps of the Scientific Method
1. Problem/Question: Develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation.

28. Do you remember the next step?

29. Steps of the Scientific Method
2. Formulate a Hypothesis: Predict a possible answer to the problem or question.
Example: If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase.

30. Steps of the Scientific Method
3. Experiment: Develop and follow a procedure.
Include a detailed materials list.
The outcome must be measurable (quantifiable).

31. Steps of the Scientific Method
4. Collect and Analyze Results: Modify the procedure if needed.
Confirm the results by retesting.
Include tables, graphs, and photographs.

32. Steps of the Scientific Method
5. Conclusion: Include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis.
Make recommendations for further study and possible improvements to the procedure.

33. In your science journal, underneath the words you have already written, write the following words down (leave a couple spaces after each word)
Theory
Law
Observation
Scientific Method
Problem
Hypothesis
Experiment
Data
Analysis
Conclusion
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Constant
Trials

36. Group work On google classroom
What factor is the most important when determining whether a planet is suitable to support life?