DO NOWMonday On the lined side of the index card, answer the

following questions:

1. First and Last Name and Table Assignment2. What has been your best experience in science?3. What has been your worst experience in

science?4. One thing I would like for my teacher to know

about me is…

Reminder: Enter the classroom, begin the Do Now immediately, silently and independently.

Shaving Cream Name CardsTASK: Create colorful name cards using food coloring and shaving

cream.INSTRUCTIONS:1. Fold the index card in half hot dog style.2. Write your name on one half of the card.3. The student at each table gets a tray with supplies.4. Put 2 drops of each color in the shaving cream.5. Using a popsicle stick, lightly stir the shaving cream.6. Place your name card in the shaving cream and then wipe the name

card clean using a ruler and paper towels.- ALL7. Wipe off ruler with paper towel and throw paper towel and paper

plate away.8. Return tray to counter

VOICE LEVEL: 2

Exit SlipAnswer the following on a post-it in complete

sentence.

QUESTION: Scientists often revise their experiments after completing them. What is one way you would revise this activity if you were to do it again.

VOICE LEVEL: 0

Reminder: Enter the classroom, begin the Do Now immediately, silently and independently.

DO NOWTuesday Begin reading through your syllabus. Answer the

following questions:

1. When are tutorials?2. What supplies are needed each day?3. What topics will we be learning about this year?4. When is homework assigned and when is it due?

TEKS8(3)A. In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:How do scientists solve problems?Why is lab safety important?

OBJECTIVES:Students will reflect on problem solving skills in a cooperative setting.

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Review class syllabus and classroom expectations.

CLASS SYLLABUS

TASK: Balance all 10 nails on top of the single nail in the wooden block.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Each group receives a wooden block with a nail in it and 10 nails.2. Try to balance all 10 nails on top of the single nail.

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VOICE LEVEL: 2

BALANCING NAILS

1. What were some strengths of your group?

2. What were some weaknesses of your group?

3. Describe problem-solving strategies your group used.

4. How does this activity relate to how scientists solve problems?

REFLECTION

DO NOWWed/Thrs Draw a picture of a “Scientist”.

Reminder: Enter the classroom, begin the Do Now immediately, silently and independently.

TEKS8(3)A. In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:How do scientists solve problems?Why is lab safety important?

OBJECTIVES:Recognize different scientists and their contributions.

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Students will share their drawings with their shoulder partner.

SHARE DRAWINGS

TASK: As a table group, sort the cards into “scientist” and “non-scientist” groups.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Sort the cards into two groups: “scientist” and “non-scientist”.2. The student records why the group organized the cards the way they did.3. The student will share with the class how they organized the cards.

VOICE LEVEL: 2

CARD SORT

Bobak FerdowsiNASA Flight Director

In charge of landing Curiosity on Mars.

Jane Goodall

World renowned for her work with chimps. Lived among chimps for over 30 years in

Africa.

Marie Curie

(Born, 7 November 1867, Died, 4 July 1934) was a

French-Polish physicist and chemist, famous for her pioneering research on

radioactivity.

Albert Einstein

(14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) Theoretical physicist who developed

the theory of relativity. While best known for the formula E = mc2, he received the 1921 Nobel Prize in

Physics ".

Rosalind Franklin

(25 July 1920 – 16 April 1958) was a British biophysicist and X-ray

crystallographer who made critical contributions to the understanding of the fine molecular structures of DNA,

RNA, viruses, coal and graphite.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

is an American astrophysicist and science communicator.

Went to Colombia and The University of Texas.

TASK: Answer questions about the classroom and lab safety.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Students will go around the room finding the answers to the questions.

VOICE LEVEL: 0-1

DIRECT YOURSELF

TASK: Set academic and personal goals for the school year.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Complete the Setting Goals letter.2. Goals must be measurable.3. You must explain how you will achieve the goalsWRITING MUST BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

VOICE LEVEL: 0-1

GOAL SETTING

1. Read the four definitions of “science”.

DEFINITION OF SCIENCE

1Science is a way to understand the physical world through observation and experimentation.

2Science gives us answers to the natural world.

3Science is a way to understand the universe we live in.

4Science is a process used to arrive at an answer.

DEFINITION OF SCIENCE2. Choose the definition you agree with most and

record that definition on your piece of paper.

1Science is a way to understand the physical world through observation and experimentation.

2Science gives us answers to the natural world.

3Science is a way to understand the universe we live in.

4Science is a process used to arrive at an answer.

DEFINITION OF SCIENCE

1Science is a way to understand the physical world through observation and experimentation.

2Science gives us answers to the natural world.

3Science is a way to understand the universe we live in.

4Science is a process used to arrive at an answer.

3. Find your definition number in the room and go stand by it.

4. Discuss with the other members of the group why you chose this definition.

DEFINITION OF SCIENCE5. Return to your seat. With your table, create a

new definition of science based on the thoughts and reasonings from your “corners”.

6. Create a poster with 3 illustrations that represent your definition of science.

From the National Academy of Sciences1. Use of evidence to construct testable

explanations and predictions of natural phenomena, as well as the knowledge generated through this process.

2. Use evidence to make and test hypotheses about our world and universe.

DEFINITION OF SCIENCE

DO NOWFriday On the first page of your INB, write the following…

Name: Grade:Period:Teacher:Subject: ScienceFall 2012

Reminder: Enter the classroom, begin the Do Now immediately, silently and independently.

TEKS8(3)A. In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:How do scientists solve problems?Why is lab safety important?

OBJECTIVES:Understand the purpose of the INBs and how it is organized.

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1. Number INB pages.2. Set up beginning pages: - Inside cover: Classroom Information - Page 1: Name, semester, class, teacher - Page 2: Special Assignments page - Page 3: The Top Ten - Page 4: Cornell Notes Outline - Page 5: Prefix Page3. Decorate INB cover.

INB SET UP