Standard(s) Taught |
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- SC.5.N.2.1
- SC.5.N.1.6
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SC.5.N.1.1
- SC.5.N.2.2
- SC.5.N.1.3
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Learning Targets and Learning Criteria |
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Verified observations, interpretations, and personal opinions.
3 types of investigations
controls and variables
bias
steps of scientific process
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Classroom Activities |
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Week One
- Set up a science notebook
- explain that science is grounded on evidence-based observations that are testable
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- Explain the difference between verified observation and opinion
- distinguish between examples of empirical evidence and personal opinion/observation
Week Two
- Go over the 3 types of investigations
- what are variables and control groups
- bias
Week Three
- Generate testable questions that will generate observable and testable data
- Formulate a testable hypothesis
- Use scientific tools during investigations
- Explain that all conditions outside the manipulated variable must be kept the same
- Organize data in appropriate forms
- Interpret and analyze data that has been collected
- Generate appropriate explanations of results
- Recognize that results from experiments can vary even when common tools and procedures are used
- discuss the reasons that differences might occur
- explain the need for repeated trials
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Assignments Due |
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- Types of Investigations quiz
- Justin’s New Dog sorting activity
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Additional Resources |
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