Science 8: Tuesday, August 30 2011

Copy down these learning objectives:
     -Identify policies and procedures essential to operating this class
     -Distinguish between observations and inferences
Warm up:
A woman gave birth to two sons that were born in the same hour of the same year of the same day, but the boys are not twins. How is this possible?
Agenda:
Pass out "Multipasses"
Go over the "Hand Plan" and outcomes
Why Science?
Observations and inferences discussion
     -Illusions and Bell Jar Magic
Mystery cube investigation
Homework:
I'll check your philomath definition tomorrow

Physics: Tuesday, August 30 2011

Hole punch "Two Column Notes" or grab one if you don't have one. Did we copy yesterday's learning objective? Copy this one:
     -Demonstrate proper scientific process, skills, and notation

Warm up:

What would happen to a fly in a speeding car if the car hit a brick wall? Make a prediction in your notebook (under your definition of philomath)

Agenda: 

Hand out and discuss homework passes.

Clear up Policies and Procedures. 

Take physics pretest

If time allows, discuss variables and the problem solving steps.

Homework:

Have definition of "philomath" in a three ring binder by tomorrow.

Science 9: Tuesday, August 30 2011

Grab a "Two Column Notes" sheet if you don't have one. Hole punch it if you do. Copy these learning objectives:
     -Identify policies and procedures essential to operating this class (like writing down these learning objectives)
     -Distinguish between observations and inferences
     -Identify proper scientific procedure and logic
     -Differentiate between theories and hypotheses

Warm up:
On a scrap piece of paper, define "science"
Predict why the cup didn't pour.
Agenda:
Pass out and explain "Multipasses"
Distribute text books. (Don't bring them unless told to.)
Collect Agreement at end of Procedures and policies
"Nature of Science" Mimio with "Bell Jar Magic"
Homework:
Look the definition of "Philomath" and bring to class in three ring binder for tomorrow.