Friday Happenings

As promised, we completed our investigation into variables and controls. Hopefully you were able to identify the independent and dependent variables. If not, Monday we will work on it!

Remember to pick up a 2-pocket folder (with fasteners) for Monday.

Enjoy the weekend...even though it might be off to a soggy start.

Thursday Happenings

In class we continued working on science process skills- with the focus today being on variables and controls.

We began our lab investigating variables and controls by making a pendulum and testing different lengths. Unfortunately, we ran out of time today. We will continue collecting data and complete the conclusion questions in class on Friday.

Yep that's right...you have no homework tonight!

Wednesday Happenings

Over the next few days we are focusing on the Nature of Science. Scientists do a lot of experiments and it is important that they also have good skills and technique.

Today's class focused on developing questions based on observations. We did this by "exploding" colors in milk.

Homework:
You are free of science homework tonight ONLY if you have completed your Scientific Summer. If not, it is due tomorrow.

Also, get any papers signed by your parents.

Tuesday happenings

Today was all about lab saftey. One thing we did in class was writing silly lab stories and sharing them with a partner.

Homework tonight:

•  Safety Contract signed
• Complete one lab saftey worksheet of your choice (Sponge Bob or What Not to Do)

Also if not done yet:

• Get Course Outline signed
• Work on My Scientific Summer due Thursday 9/10