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Introduction to Science

Science Notebook Expectations

Science NotebooksWhat they ARE

-a book of notes, drawings, and thoughts-a tool used on a regular

basis-a learning resource-teacher & student

decides what goes in-a book of notes, labs,

ideas-

What they ARE NOT-pages for doodling-book of notes only copied from the board-a tool used once per unit

Name 9-9-19St. Agnes/5- Science

What is science?

It is the study of the physical and natural world through observations and experiments. Science is everywhere!

Main Branches of Science of

science

Physical SciencePhysics (study of matter)Chemistry (properties, reactions, structure of matter)Astronomy (study of the universe)

Earth ScienceGeology, Oceanography, Paleontology, Meteorology

Life ScienceBotany (plants), Zoology, Genetics (heredity), Medicine

Aim: What does a scientist look like?

A scientist is someone who observes (uses their senses), measures (using scales, rulers, thermometers), and communicates (talk about their discoveries). I am a scientist!

9-10-19

Describe your scientist: (2 sentences)

9-11-19

9/12/19Aim: What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations? Trick! “N” stands for numbers!

1.Qual2.Quant3.Quant4.Qual5.Qual6.Quant7.Qual8.Quant9.Quant10.Qual

9/13/19Aim: What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

or tools for measuring

9/16/19 Aim: What are independent and dependent variables?

1. Question/Problem: Why is Moby’s plant dying despite being watered every day?2. Research: Plants need water

Observations: fig tree, brown leaves, wet soil Inference: Moby might be watering his plant too much

3. Hypothesis: If we water a fig tree once a week, then it will grow best.

4. Experiment/Procedure: 1- Use 4 healthy plants, same soil, same pot, and same amount of light (constant/control).

2. Water each plant differently (variable)Plant A-no water B- every day C- 3x/wk D- 1x/wk

3. Observe for one month

5- Data/Results: A-not good B- not good C- little growth D-most growth6- Conclusion: The hypothesis was “If a fig plant is watered 1x/wk, then it will grow best. The hypothesis was found to be true because plant D (watered 1x/wk) grew the most.

9/16- Answers to Scientific Method Graphic Organizer*We watched a Brain Pop video that explained an experiment using the scientific method. We identified each step.

9/17Aim: to review my lab equipment skills

449.5 g

94 g

*Measure at the bottom of the curve (meniscus)

9/18/19Aim: to be able to measure mass on a triple beam balance in grams and to measure volume using a graduated cylinder in milliliters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgzNyJTBbH8

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+use+a+triple+beam+balance&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS824US824&oq=how+to+use+a+trip&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.6649j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_8yqCXb2gNIqq_Qb9pp_YBA33

Homework from 9/17/19

Extra Practice 9/19/20

Tuesday’s Science Test Will Include:

-Scientific Method (sequencing the steps and descriptions)

-Lab Equipment ( identifying the purpose of some materials and identifying a picture of lab equipment)

-Reading a triple beam balance in grams

-Reading a graduated cylinder in ml.

-Identifying Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations

-Identifying statements as Inferences or Observations

**The test will NOT include the 3 branches of science which was covered during the first full week of school. Begin studying with the scientific method notes from 9/11.

Review Sheet 9/20/19