Monday, August 31, 2015

Earth Science Unit 1 Day 1 continued

Language Objective: Students will learn about thescientific method and will describe the process in writing using complex sentences and academic vocabulary (hypothesis,analysisdata).


Questions:


If you were testing how well different laundry soaps cleaned your clothes, the control group would be:
  • A. a group of clothes that was washed with half the regular amount of soap.
  • B. a group of clothes that was washed with two different soaps.
  • C. a group of clothes that was washed twice.
  • D. a group of clothes that did not get washed

2. When designing experiments and collecting data, what makes your results more reliable?



Physcial Science Unit 1 Day 1 (continued)

Language Objective: Students will learn about propertiesof atoms and will describe them in writing using technical vocabulary (electronsvalence electronsnucleusneutrons,protons).

Questions:

  1. Describe 3 particles in atoms. If you need help, see APEX section 1.1.4
2. Atoms of which element have the most valence electrons?
 
  • A. Neon (Ne)
  • B. Chlorine (Cl)
  • C. Oxygen (O)
  • D. Nitrogen (N)


Thursday, August 27, 2015

Earth Science 1 Unit 1 Day 1

Daily Language Objective: Students will learn about the scientific method and will describe the process in writing using complex sentences and academic vocabulary (hypothesis, analysis, data).

Questions:
1) List 3 qualities or traits you admire in others.
2) List 2 things you know about studying science.
3) Which step of the scientific method do you perform after you state the problem?


Physical Science Unit 1 Day 1

Daily Language Objective: Students will learn about properties of atoms and will describe them in writing using technical vocabulary (electrons, valence electrons, nucleus, neutrons, protons).

Questions:
1) What are 3 traits or qualities you admire in others?

2) Write 2 things you know about atoms or the periodic table.
3) Which of the following are correct statements?

  1. an electron is a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus 
  2. a proton is a positivley charged particle that orbits the nucleus
  3. a neutron is a neutral particle in the nucleus
  4. an electron is a neutral particle in the nucleus.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Science Day 1 - Welcome!

Language Objective: Students will learn about the structure and function of science by creating, analyzing, and evaluating using complete sentences.

Instructions:

  1. Be sure to get a notecard from Ms Friedrich.
  2. On one side of your notecard write your first name and list 10 things you do well.
  3. On the other side of your notecard describe (2-3 sentences) what you have learned in science so far in school.

Resources for Class

Garrett’s Bridges Designs and tips for constructing 28 types of bridges.
Bridge Basics A spotter’s guide and visual primer about the different types of bridge structures in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa.