SEPTEMBER
Week of September 1st to September 4th
We are reviewing the Scientific Method. What are the steps, how scientists use it. What are the variables, how to write a hypothesis and finally, how to analyze a problem and determine what is a conclusion.
Date Due:
- September 4th: "Identifying Variables" - Groups: 7-1 7-3 7-5 7-7
September 8th to September 11th
Date due:
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September 9th: "Writing a Hypothesis" - Groups: 7-1 7-3 7-5 7-7
"The Method's the Key" - Group: 7-9
- September 10th: "SpongeBob Genetics" - Groups: 7-1 7-3 7-5 7-7
- September 11th: QUIZ on Scientific Method - all groups
September 14th to September 18th
This week we will review mass, lenght and volume, and discuss the metric system.
Due date:
- September 18 th: "Metric Unit Review worksheet" - Groups: 7-1 7-3 7-5 7-7
September 21st to September 25th
This week we will be learning about microscopes, scientists involved in the discovery of the microscope and cells, and the cell theory.
- September 23rd: QUIZ on Metric System:
* Students should use their class notes to study as well as the
powerpoints from the Metric System page
* Know the 5 common metric prefixes:
- Kilo Centi Milli Micro Nano - give example for each
* Know the 2 rules of conversion to convert unlike metric units:
1. Converting from larger to smaller units - multiply or move decimal
point to the right
2. Converting from smaller to larger units - divide or move decimal
point to the left
Due date:
- September 24th: "Class Snack Survey" - Groups: All, if not done in class
- September 25th: "Discovering Cells" - Groups: 7-1 7-3 7-5 7-7
"Cells" - Group: 7-9
Week of September 28th to October 2nd
Due Date:
- October 1st: "Chemical compounds in Cells" - All Groups
