Think Now #2: What is Science?

Page 7
Show me your HW on
page 6. Show me your
collage.

What is Science? What is

the purpose of science?
How does science work?
Que es ciencia? Cual es el
proposito de ciencia?
Como funciona ciencia?

What is science and whats its

purpose?? (student ideas per. 2)
Study of structure

Talks about life and the world

To know about the stuff around you
Purpose is to understand how science works
To learn things and to create new things

What is science? (student ideas

per. 4)

Learning new things, about experiments and elements

Learning about the world, our environment, and our
bodies

It helps us learn new things like diseases and stuff

El estudio de muchas especialidades como nuestro
organismo

Having curiosity about stuff, being able to experiment

and ask questions in order to learn about something

Discovering and explaining new things like diseases

El estudio de los seres vivos

What is science and whats its

purpose? (student ideas per. 5)
When you learn about your environment

The study of life

When you discover new things
Talks about all living things
The purpose is to find facts and solve mysteries
about living things

It involves chemicals and theres science in

cosmetics

Earth science, Biology (Physiology, Life science,

Marine biology), Chemistry

What is science and what is its purpose?

(p.7)
To know the study of life
To know the ecosystem
To find out more about the things we dont know
To discover how and why things happen
To discover the functions of

how everything in the

world works

To enhance the intelligence of people

How are things produced and reproduced
Helps discover medicine (ayuda descubrir medicina)
Mixture of different things to help you know things

How does science work? (student ideas

per.2)
Observe

Experiments
Ask questions
Be curious
Do research
Write hypotheses

How does science work? (student ideas

per.4)

Experiments
Observations
Discover
Reading
Analysis
Experiences
Hypothesis
Labs

How does science work? (student ideas

per.6)

Experiments
You have to show it use evidence or
proof

You have to research

Observations

How does science work? (student ideas

per.3)

Discovering new things everyday

Unpredictable
Using the scientific theory
It many ways, depends on the type of science
Using force or motion or energy
Observations and key understandings
Studying the purpose of objects and things

How does science work? (student ideas

per.1)

By many things
Through using objects like microscopes
By studying about science
By testing and making hypothesis
Through tools, objects and prior knowledge
Discovery
Discovering new things

How do we do Science (p.5)

Observe Listen, look, touch, taste, smell

Study, research, think
By teaching you how it works, what we use like
chemicals

Experiments and tests

Learn about chemicals and minerals
Metodos cientificos como observacion,
experimentos, hipotesis

Hypothesis
ASK QUESTIONS!!!

How does science work? (student ideas

per.7)
Working in a lab
Ask a question and try to find the answer
Making a hypothesis (a prediction)
Test your hypothesis
Make a conclusion
The scientific method
Research study and read other peoples work
OBSERVE CAREFULLY!

Scientific Method Bubble

Gum Lab

Bubble Gum Lab

What to do when you get your paper:
1.

All Names first and last on paper

2.

Decide who will READ out loud. READ the first page.

3.

Decide who writes FIRST, then rotate (everybody takes

a turn)

4.

Read the first page and be ready to explain the lab to

me:
1. What is this lab about? What is the problem were
exploring?
2. How will you go about answering this problem?

5.

Make a Data Table before you start

6.

Bring Paper up and show me Data Table to get supplies

Homework

Read Chapter 1.3 and take

Cornell Notes on page 8 of
notebook.

Finish anything you havent done

and come to tutoring to get credit
for it.
COLLAGE
1.2 Cornell Notes (p. 6)
Write Questions and Summary for
Class Notes (p. 5)

Scientific Method Notes

Have H.W. (1.3 Cornell Notes) ready to be stamped.

Do Now: Paste this down

on page 9 of notebook.
Hace Ahora: Pega este abajo
en la pgina 9 del cuaderno.

You will take notes by

filling in the blanks.
Tendr que tomar notas,
llenando los espacios en
blanco.

HOMEWORK

Finish Handouts
Notebooks will be checked on
Friday!

Study for your first Quiz on Friday!

Latin and Greek Roots
Characteristics of Life (1.1, 1.2)
Scientific Method (1.3)

Science is a
process by which
we try to
understand how
the
natural
world
It extends
the curiosity
with which we are born.
works.
La ciencia es un proceso
mediante el cual tratamos de
entender cmo funciona el
mundo natural.

The purpose of science is to

learn about the universe and
the way the natural world
El
propsito de la ciencia es aprender sobre el
works.
universo y la forma en que funciona el mundo
natural.

Science uses observations

from our senses and
extensions of our senses
through the use of
instruments.
La ciencia usa observaciones de nuestros
sentidos y las extensiones de los sentidos
a travs de la utilizacin de instrumentos.

How science works

Science relies on observable evidence

from the natural world. La ciencia se basa en la

evidencia observable desde el mundo natural.

This includes evidence of past events (geology,

evolution, fossils) and those that are difficult to see

(cells, atoms, molecules). Esto incluye pruebas de
sucesos pasados (geologa, evolucin, fsiles) y los que
son difciles de ver (clulas, tomos, molculas).

Science asks questions:

Whats there?
How does it work?
How did it come to be this
way?

La ciencia hace
preguntas:
Qu hay ah?
Como funciona?
Cmo se lleg a ser
de esta manera?

Questions are the fun part of science!

Las preguntas son la parte ms divertida de la ciencia!

Why did this plant grow taller than that one? Por qu
esta planta crecen ms que eso?

How do gorillas communicate with their young? Cmo

gorilas se comunican con sus cras?

How can birds fly? Cmo pueden volar las aves?

How does the brain store memory? Cmo funciona la
memoria en el cerebro?

What is The Scientific

Method?
1. Haciendo
Observaciones
2. La formulacin de
preguntas
3. Recogida de Informacin
4. La formacin de una
hiptesis
5. Prueba de la hiptesis a
travs de estudios de
observacin o
experimentos
(procedimiento)
6. Recolectando datos
7. Analicemos los
resultados de las
pruebas
8. Sacar conclusiones

1. Making Observations
2. Formulating

Questions
3. Collecting
Background Info
4. Forming a Hypothesis
5.Testing the hypothesis
through observational
studies or experiments
(Procedure)
6. Collecting Data
7. Examining Results of
tests
8. Drawing Conclusions

All humans
practice the
scientific
method every
day of our lives,
especially as
small children!

Todos los seres humanos practican el

mtodo cientfico cada da de
nuestras vidas, especialmente en
nios pequeos!

What are Observations?

Observations are
collections of data
using our 5 senses
(sight, smell, touch,
hearing, taste).

Las observaciones
son colecciones de
datos utilizando
nuestros 5 sentidos
(vista, olfato, tacto,
odo, gusto).

Qu es diferente?

How observant
are you?
Como observador
es usted?

There are Two Types of

Observations:
Hay
dos tipos de observaciones:
1. Qualitative:
A
2.

description using
adjectives.

Quantitative: A
description
using numbers.

Cualitativa: una
descripcin utilizando
adjetivos.

Cuantitativa: una
descripcin mediante
nmeros.

Example: The rock is

smooth, rounded and
white with black
specks.

Example: The bean

plant is 12.5
centimeters tall and
it has 3 new leaves.

Observations help us make

Las observaciones nos ayudan a hacer inferencias.
inferences.
Inference- logical
explanation based on
observable facts.
Inferencia- explicacin lgica
basada en hechos observables.

For example, you see a plant wilting

on a hot day. What do you infer?
Knowing the difference between an
observation and an inference is
important in science.

Saber la diferencia entre una observacin y

Whatuna
do you
infer aboutes
thisimportante
picture?
inferencia
en la ciencia.
Qu deducir de esta imagen?

La mujer est enferma.

La mujer est en el telfono.

La mujer no va a ir a trabajar hoy.

La mujer tiene fiebre.
La mujer es fra.
La mujer est sosteniendo una taza.

Inferenc
e

inferencia
Qualitative
observacin cualitativa
observation
Prediction
Inferenc
e

Inferenc
e

inferencia
Qualitative
observation

prediccin
inferencia

Using your observational

skills, tell your seat partner
which one is different.
Usando sus habilidades de
observacin, informe a su
compaero de asiento que
uno es diferente.

(No need to write anything

down)

How do I set up a good scientific

experiment?
Cmo puedo configurar un buen experimento
cientfico?
First, you have to be aware of the different kinds of variables!

Variables: Things that can change and affect the outcome

of an experiment.

En primer lugar, usted tiene que ser consciente de los diferentes tipos de
variables!

Variables: Las cosas que pueden cambiar y afectar el resultado de un

experimento.

Experiment
La identificacin de variables en un experimento
controlado

A controlled experiment is the only type of

valid experiment. Its one where only one
variable is changed. Un experimento controlado
es el nico tipo de experimento vlido. Es uno donde slo
se cambia una variable.

Independent variable- The thing you test or

change in an experiment. Variable Independiente
- Lo que prueba o cambia en un experimento

Dependent variable- What the experimenter

measures to see if the independent variable
made a difference. Variable Dependiente- Lo que
las medidas experimentador para ver si la variable
independiente hizo una diferencia.

Identifying Variables in a Controlled Experiment

The constants are things

that are kept the same so
that any changes in the
dependent variable can be
attributed to the changes in
the independent variable.

Las constantes son las cosas

que se mantienen la misma
manera que cualquier cambio
en la variable dependiente se
pueden atribuir a los cambios
en la variable independiente.

Identifying Variables in a Controlled Experiment

The control group is when the

independent variable is
eliminated or set at a standard
value. (Its purpose is to
compare to the
experimental group!)

El grupo de control es cuando

la variable independiente se
elimina o se fija en un valor
estndar. (Su propsito es
comparar al grupo
experimental!)

Well, I guess were the control

"Bueno,
supongo que somos el grupo de control."
group.

BIO JOKE!

Did you hear about the

biologist who had twins?
She baptized one and
kept the other as a
control!
Cmo se enter de la bilogo que tuvo
gemelos?
Ella bautizado uno y mantuvo la otra como
control!

Example of a Controlled Experiment

Experiment to test the effects of a drug (medicine) on
people.

The people receiving the drug would be the

experimental group while the people receiving a
placebo (a sugar pill) would be the control group.

While all constants are kept similar (age, sex, weight,

etc.) the only difference between the groups is the
taking of medication, which is the independent
variable.

If the control group and experimental group are showing

similar results (dependent variable) it means that the
drug may be ineffective or is not showing significant
results. If there is a difference in results between the
two groups, then the drug is effective.

Identifying Variables
Complete the worksheet. (12 pts)

Next, develop a hypothesis!

A hypothesis is a prediction that can be
tested. It predicts how one variable will
affect another.

Una hiptesis es una prediccin que puede ser

probado. Se predice cmo una variable afectar a otra.

A hypothesis is formatted like this:

"If _____[I do this] _____, then ___[this]_____ will
happen.
Una hiptesis tiene el formato siguiente:
"Si _____ [hago esto] _____, entonces ___ [esto]
_____ va a suceder.

Hypothesis Example
Ejemplo de hiptesis

If one plant is grown in the light

and another plant is grown in the
dark, then the one grown in the
light will survive while the one
grown in the dark will not survive.

Si una planta se cultiva en la luz y

otra planta se cultiva en la
oscuridad, entonces el que se cultiva
en la luz sobrevivir mientras que el
crecimiento en la oscuridad no
sobrevivir.

Why are these Good Examples of Hypotheses?

1.

If I replace the battery in my car,

then my car will get better gas
mileage.

2.

If I eat more vegetables, then I will

lose weight faster.

3.

If I add fertilizer to my garden, then

my plants will grow faster.

4.

If I brush my teeth every day, then I

will not develop cavities.

5.

If I take my vitamins every day,

then I will not feel tired.

6.

If 50 mL of water are added to my

plants each day and they grow,
then adding 100 mL of water each
day will make them grow even
more.

Writing Hypotheses
Write
Hypotheses on
the handout.
10 points
Remember the
format:
"If _____[I do
this] _____, then
_____[this]_____
will happen."

Hypotheses cannot
be proven correct
from the data
obtained in the
experiment,
instead hypotheses
are either
supported by the
data collected or
rejected by the
data collected.

Agenda for Wednesday,

9/14/16

Quiz #1 (30 min) STAY QUIET THE ENTIRE TIME

PLEASE!
TURN in HW (Letter to Family from Organ
Donation Speaker)
Take out Notebook and make sure its ready
to be checked when finished with Quiz.

Finish Scientific Method Notes on page 9 (5 min)

Grade Notebooks (20 min)

Finish planning out Seed Experiment and revise (30

min)

HOMEWORK: BRING SUPPLIES FOR SEED

EXPERIMENT!

Replicates or Trials in an Experiment

Experiments should be repeated
many times to see if the same
results are obtained.

This is to ensure that the results are

accurate (true) and not due to a
mistake, error or chance event.

How science works

Scientific claims are
subject to peer
review and
replication.

If it cant be replicated,
it isnt accepted.
This is why a well-written
procedure is so
important!
Valid results are
published in Scientific
Journals.

Science is done collaboratively.

Scientists work together

but they often disagree.

Good science requires

constant questioning.

So always ask
questions!

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Think Now #3: Scientific Method Review

You conduct an experiment with three mice.

You want to know which type of food makes
mice gain more weight. One mouse gets
cheese, one gets carrots and the other one
gets regular mouse food. You give them each
10 grams of food every day and you weigh
each
mouse
everyindependent
day.
What
is your
variable?

Dependent variable?
What are the constants?
Control group?

Paste your
Notebook
Check 1
Gradesheet on
PAGE 11

Seed
Experiment
1. Read over my comments and discuss how to fix.
2. Write your revised plan on the Revision of Seed

Experiment handout. Include a Control Group and a

Hypothesis.

3. In your Procedure, you need to give specific details.

Explain exactly what to do in a numbered list!

Plastic or Styrofoam Cups- You should poke 2 holes

in the bottom so that the water can drain. Otherwise,
the seeds will rot! Ask Teacher for Box cutter

Amount of Soil should be measured in mL with a

beaker. Use about 200 mL of soil.

Amount of Water should be measured in mL with a

beaker- use water from the faucet- Use about 50 mL
of water or liquid

BEAKER

How to Plant Pea

Seeds

Use your finger to make a 1 inch hole

in the soil. Place the seed in the
hole. Cover it with dirt.

Plant seeds about 1 inch apart.

Your Data Table should include space for both

qualitative data (observations) and quantitative
data (measurements). Well take measurements 3
days a week (when we meet for class), for 3
weeks.
Da Experimental
Experimenta Control Group Control
y

1
2
3
4
5
6

Group
Observations

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Measureme
nts

Group
Observations

Group
Measurement
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