1. Science Tools September 3-4, 2015

2. Objective Students will examine and identify scientific tools in order to understand how and why they are used.

3. Homework Due on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Complete the Scientific Tools Predictions and Definitions Worksheet, if not finished before dismissal.

4. Essential Question What are science tools? Why and how are they used by scientists?

5. Scientist? What is a scientist? Take 1-2 minutes to discuss this with your partner or group members.

6. Scientist is… A scientist is an expert in at least one area of science, who uses the scientific method/science process to do research.

7. Classwork Part I: Scavenger Hunt Worksheet (15 points) {20 minutes}

8. Example (copy onto worksheet) Graduated Cylinder My Prediction: a tool that can be used to measure liquids Definition: a common piece of laboratory equipment used to measure the volume of a liquid (Wikipedia from Yahoo Search Engine)

9. Classwork Part II: Science Tools Prediction and Definition Worksheet Predictions will be presented to your classmates!!! Turn to SE pp. xxviii – xxxi for help!!! Will be collected by an adult at the end of the class.

10. Exit Slip (Complete in Science Journal) {3-5 minutes} Jake and Jess are conducting a science experiment to see whether they should use a plastic cup or a paper cup to keep their drink cold the longest. What are some scientific tools we discussed today that would make this experiment easier for Jake and Jess to complete?