1. TOY STORY 8 th Grade Physical Science Toby Johnson Middle School

2. RULES/DIRECTIONS Open the mouth of the alligator Each person takes turns pushing down a tooth Try to be the person who does not get bit!

3. OBSERVATIONS & DATA What pattern(s) can you find? Can you predict which tooth will cause the mouth to close? Write your ideas on the white board. Now, record your ideas in your comp book.

4. ASK A QUESTION What do we want to find out? Write a question you have about the game—NOT the inventor, manufacturer, or about the look of the toy. Avoid questions that can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”.

5. WHAT DOES IT DO? What does the crocodile do? List the actions OR steps that the crocodile does in the game.

6. HOW DOES IT DO IT? What is going on in the toy that makes it do what it does? Write ideas on white boards. Use words and pictures. Explanation should include all of the pieces of “What does the croc do?”

7. HOMEWORK Come up with your own explanation of how the crocodile works. Use the School Loop discussion boards to share your ideas. 1.Make one posting of what you think. You may just type your idea. You may also upload a picture or scan of your ideas. Or use any other method of sharing your ideas. 2.Make one posting critiquing another student’s ideas. Avoid writing your opinion. State how the evidence/your observations support or do not support the ideas.

8. SCHOOL LOOP