1. Scientific Investigation Is about…
Branches
Spheres
Measurements
1.Branches
2.Measurements (density, mass v. weight, unit)
3. Scientific Method
Scientific Method
So what is most important to remember about Scientific Investigation?
Extend: Coin Density Lab

2. Word Book Definition Reminder geology astronomy geosphere biosphere
meteorology
astronomy
atmosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
biosphere
hypothesis
4th Block Vocabulary Sheet (Honors)
theory
Scientific Law
cryosphere
lithosphere
asthenosphere

3. Control (controlling variable) 730
Lithosphere (pg9)
Independent (manipulated) variable (pg730)
Control (controlling variable) 730
Dependent (responding) Variable (730):
1st and 2nd Block Vocabulary Sheet
Model (pg 729):
Density:
Asthenosphere (pg9):
Meteorology:
geosphere:
Theory:
Hypothesis:

4. Objective: Explore how measurements are used in experiments.
Measurement Lab
Objective: Explore how measurements are used in experiments.
Measurement
NUMBER UNIT
Item to Measure
Instrument Used …
Length of Arm
Height (use cm)
Mass of rock
Volume of rock
Density of rock
Temperature of Water
What errors occurred
while measuring?
Quick Measurement Review
Measurement Lab
Objective: Explore how measurements are used in experiments.
Measurement
NUMBER UNIT
Item to Measure
Instrument Used …
Length of Arm
Height (use cm)
Mass of rock
Volume of rock
Density of rock
Temperature of Water
What errors occurred
while measuring?