Unit I -
​Measurement & Analysis

Unit Notebook Order

Friday (9/7) 

• Expectations & Procedures
• Can You Weebly?
• Welcome to Quia!

Monday (9/10) & Tuesday (9/11)
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1.  Quia Flashcards: Scientific Method & Metrics Vocabulary

2.  Notes - Scientific Method

•   The Scientific Method Song (6min)

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3.  Understanding the Scientific Method Readings


Wednesday (9/12) & Thursday (9/13)

4.     Chewy Business Lab

5.    Quia Activity: The Scientific Method

For Your Viewing Pleasure:
Video Clips of the Scientific Method in use:

• The Big Bang Theory: Scientific Theory (.53 min)
• Monty Python: Scientific Method (5.27 min)

Practice your Scientific Method Skills:

• The Scientific Method Game (Rags to Riches) - Quia
• Scientific Method Game (Hangman) - Quia
• Scientific Method Game (Battleship) - Quia

Friday (9/14) & Monday (9/17)
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6.     ​​Quiz - The Scientific Method


Thursday (9/21) & Friday (9/22)

7.     Data Analysis & Inquiry Notes

8.     Understanding Data Tables and Graphs


Monday (9/25) & Thursday (9/28)

9.    Metric System Notes

10.  ​Finding Length, Mass, Volume and Density LAB


Thursday (9/28) & Thursday (10/4) 

11.  Metric Conversions Notes

12.  ​Quia Activity: Metric Conversions​

13.  Treasure Map Project

Monday (10/3) & Tuesday (10/4)

14.  Quiz – Data Analysis & Metrics
 
Wednesday (10/4) & Thursday (10/5)
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• ​Unit I Review Sheet

Friday (10/6)

Civil War Field Trip - Rose Hill Manor

Monday (10/9) - NO SCHOOL (Columbus Day)

Tuesday (10/10) & Wednesday (10/11) 

• ​​Unit I TEST

Learning Goals

Scientific Method

• Students will be able to correctly define and identify the steps of the Scientific Method.

Metric System

• Students will be able to correctly determine mass, length, volume and density.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of and competency with equipment used in the science classroom; triple beam balance, metric ruler, and graduated cylinder.

Analysis & Inquiry

• Students will be able to use data to analyze and interpret meaning.