Presentation

Okay, it looks like we are ready to begin our presentations. Here is a checklist of things you must have:

1. Question- What question were we trying to answer?
2. Hypothesis- What was your prediction?
3. Procedure- What did you do to test your prediction, include all materials and where you got the idea from.
4. Observations- What did you notice? What happened during your test?
5. Analysis- What does your data and observations tell you?
6. Conclusion- Was your hypothesis right? Why or why not?
7. Pictures/Video of your process.
Make sure to use your vocabulary words in your video!!! We learned them, now we need to use them!!

Hypothesis

We have pretty much figured out what we have, now it is time to predict how to separate it. Before you are allowed to begin your experiment I need two things:

Hypothesis and your experiment that is going to test your hypothesis. I need to check these before you proceed. Here are some examples:

In the balloon example I said that if I filled a balloon with  Carbon Dioxide (from my lungs) then it would have more mass than an empty balloon.

Your hypothesis must have: IF ____________(CAUSE)________, then _________(EFFECT__.

Then I would need to design an experiment.

First I will get two balloons that are the same.
Next I will get a triple beam balance.
Then I will fill a balloon with air.
I will then measure their mass.
I will compare my results.

Mixture or Solution?

Today we will begin our next project. We will be designing an experiment and carrying it out on a test tube of water that I will give you. You and your group will be expected to create a hypothesis of how to separate your liquid. Here are the steps:

1. Research mixtures and solutions
2. Create a hypothesis and get it okayed by me.
3. Design an experiment and get it okayed by me.
4. Perform your experiment, recording all procedures and measurements taken.
5. Analyze your data.
6. Create a conclusion and support it with your data.
7. Create an Imovie that reports your findings.

The driving question for the next week or so will be to figure out what a solution is and what a mixture is? How can you tell which is which?

Test on FRIDAY!!!!

There will be a test over Matter and a few scientific method words on Friday. You will have to define them, draw them, or both. Here is the list of words:

Hypothesis
Conclusion
Variable
Matter
Mass
Volume
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Melting/Freezing Point
Boiling Point
Conductor
Insulator
Mixture
Solution
Sublimation
Dissolve

You will need to STUDY THESE!!!!!!

Links to Vocabulary Websites

Cinch Science Website

http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/science/index5.html
 
http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/english

http://reekoscience.com/glossary.aspx

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/scienceglossary/

http://dictionary.kids.net.au/

Use these websites to find the definitions for the words listed on the previous entry!! Please do not google them!! You may also log in to Brainpop to find them.

Here is a glossary with pictures!!!!!!!!

Glossary With Pictures

Matter

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Use the links below to describe these concepts using words, drawings, or both!

Here a few more words for you!! You love it!!!
Sublimation
Freezing/Melting Point
Boiling Point
Condensation
Energy
Buoyancy

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Mass

Volume

Density

Magnetism

Mixture

Solution

Solubility

Filter

Conductor

Insulator

Thermal

Electrical

Public Photo Website

Here is a link to a website which allows you to use their pictures for free.

http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

Experiment Powerpoint Instructions

For the Droopy Drawers Presentation you need the following slides!!!

First: Title/ Name of Group Members slide
Second: Question Slide
Third: Hypothesis (Prediction)
Fourth: Materials Slide
Fifth: Procedure ( Make sure you tell what the independent variable is!!!!))
Sixth: Data Table and Graph
Seventh: Conclusion

Criteria:	Unsatisfactory	*Proficient*	Advanced
(2)  Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to: (A)  describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable; (B)  ask well-defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology; (C)  collect information by detailed observations and accurate measuring; (D)  analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence; (E)  demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results; (F)  communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and (G)  construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.	-No Hypothesis -No conclusion or measurements recorded.   -Video lacks explanation of the importance of the 4 safety rules. - No original information, plagiarism. -The presentation’s message is unclear.	- Hypothesis included. -All measurements recorded and presented in a graph. -All steps documented and presented originally. (no plagiarism) -The presentation is concise and to the point.	- Hypothesis included. -All measurements recorded and presented in a graph. -All steps documented and presented originally. (no plagiarism) - Analysis of data explained. Able to answer questions asked by the class. -The presentation has strong message. Covers topic completely and in depth. Includes complete information.

Welcome Back!!

Welcome to my blog! This will be where you will be able to get everything that you will need for class projects. Today you will start working on your first project. Before you get started, let me give you a few resources that will help you along your way.


Brain Pop
 Cinch Learning
Edmodo