Q1W1-3 Science

• SC.5.N.2.1
• SC.5.N.1.6

• SC.5.N.1.1

• SC.5.N.2.2
• SC.5.N.1.3

• ^{Verified observations, interpretations, and personal opinions.}

^{3 types of investigations}

controls and variables

bias

steps of scientific process

Week One

• Set up a science notebook
• explain that science is grounded on evidence-based observations that are testable
• • 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

• Types of Investigations quiz
• Justin’s New Dog sorting activity