1. Comprehensive

2. Do Now: Answer in your science notebook
TURN IN YOUR HOMEWORK
What are the 3 benefits of scientific models?
They simplify complex processes
They can lead to new discoveries
They can be improved upon

3. Scientific Models Homework Review
C. a simplified representation of an object, event, or process
D. photograph model
A. It makes things easier to understand
D. All of the above
E. (The model does not predict the correct wining team every time), F. (The model does not predict the correct score every time), H. (The model cannot be applied to predicting games where neither team is playing at home.)

4. Unit Pre-Test
To get an idea of how ready you are for the Nature of Science Unit Test on Thursday, 11/9, we are going to take a Pre-Test.
This pre-test is not going to be an actual grade, but will help you to get an idea of where you need to review.
Clear off your desk and setup a privacy folder just like a real test.

5. Unit Pre-Test No talking without permission.
No getting out of your seat without permission.
When you are finished, simply turn your test over and silent read.
You will have 20 minutes.

6. Unit Pre-Test Review: Trade & Grade with a shoulder partner
Use a different colored pen when grading.
Circle the correct answer if they are wrong. A A.
Repetition B C

7. Question
Topic to Review 1
Steps of scientific inquiry 2
Repetition and Replication 3
Types of Investigations 4
Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables 5
Branches of science 6
Empirical evidence 7
Importance of communication in science 8
Changing science 9
Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Laws 10
Scientific Models
Unit Pre-Test
Look at your test results. See the table to determine what topics you need to review the most over the weekend.