Introduction to Science
Unit S.M.A.R.T. Goal:
Students will plan and carry out investigations which utilize models in order to explain the interactions between non-living objects with 85% accuracy in 3 of 4 trials.
Students will be able explain the following by the end of the lesson today:
- Branches of science.
- Difference between scientific laws and scientific theories.
- Lab Safety
- Setting up an experiment
Students will decide on what to write here before they leave today.
- Learn from mistakes
- Personal electronics only when appropriate
Conduct, Science, Technology, Law, Theory, Critical Thinking, Scientific Method, Observation, Bias, Variables (Independent & Dependent), Hypothesis.
Course Digital Resources:
Downloadable PDF -> Mr. Tyler – Physical Science Syllabus
Link -> Online Stop Watch
Engineering Warm Up: Egg Drop Lab – Testing Session (10 Minutes)
GROUP #1 (Unsuccessful)
(Peanut Butter Jar container with egg inside a bag surrounded by creamy peanut butter)
GROUP #2 (Successful)
(Egg in a sandwich bag, inside a Styrofoam cup, covered in cardboard, suspended in a box with rubber bands, and balloons added to increase drag)
GROUP # 6 (Successful)
(Egg wrapped in Saran wrap multiple times, surrounded by confetti and napkins in a 1 gallon freezer bag)
Task #1 – Lab Report Write up (40 Minutes)
Login to your Chromebook and make yourself a copy of the google doc template below:
Task #2 – Unit #1 Test (30 Minutes)
Step 1 – Click on this link -> Socrative Physical Science Unit #1 Exam
Step 2 – Enter room number -> “A89559b4”
Step 3 – This is a 40 question exam. Plan your time accordingly. You have 30 minutes to complete.
Task #3 – Homework Prep (10 Minutes) Mars Rover vs Egg Drop
We have talked in class about how the Mars Rover Landing Mission was like our Egg Drop Experiment. Now we are going to do some research on it!
Video Link on Mars Curiosity Rover Landing -> Youtube
Video Link of what Mars Rover has Discovered -> Youtube
Homework: (Due by: 9-12-2018)
Mars Rover Landing Comparison Essay
You are to write a 5 paragraph essay by Wednesday 9-12-2018 comparing the Mars Rover Landing to the Egg drop experiment we did.
Paragraph 1 – Introduction to the Mars Rover Landing.
Paragraph 2 – Background information on the Mars Landing.
Paragraph 3 – How is the lander experiment similar to the egg drop?
Paragraph 4 – How is the lander experiment different from the egg drop?
Paragraph 5 – What is the important take away from these experiments?
Next Generation Science Standards Addressed:
Science and Engineering Practices:
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions