1. Scientific Inquiry 08/27/12 Learning Goal: We will be able to identify and classify observations as qualitative/quantitative data.

2. Today’s Lesson Mini-lesson 08-27-12 Write down your observations of what you noticed as you entered school today.

3. Qualitative or Quantitative Data 1.Discuss among your table partners what you noticed with your observations. 2.Compare observations. 3.Classify your observations as either qualitative or quantitative data. 4.Analyze how you know which observation is that particular type of data.

4. Homework Get forms signed: Student verification form Lunch form (if not needed, please return blank) Lunch status is the same as last year for the first 10 days of school. Health letter Student information sheet 7 th grade welcome letter Laptop agreement (insurance fees must be paid on Thursday if not already) Return ASAP