We are getting ready for our first test! Below is the study guide in case you need it. Good luck!

Name __________________________________ Hr. ______

Study Guide for First Test

Vocabulary: Write a short definition for each.

Purpose/Problem

Hypothesis

Experiment

Analysis

Conclusion

gram

meter

liter

Be able to identify the steps of the Scientific Method:

Testing the hypothesis, includes variables and materials is –

An educated guess as to what will occur -

Looking at data and observations then comparing and contrasting results, calculating % and averages, etc. –

Can be a written or oral report, where information is shared with others -

When you decide if your hypothesis was correct or not –

The reason for the investigation -

2 safety rules for each area:

eye protection:

heating safety:

electric safety:

chemical safety:

sharp objects:

animal:

hand:

clothing:


plant:

Grams, centimeters and liters.

How many mL are there?

This week we practiced with the equipment we will be using during labs this year. The hardest part was remembering to use labels! So far we've learned to be safe in the lab, how to use the equipment, and next week we will be looking at the Scientific Method. 

Make sure it starts where the ruler starts!

One more gram....

Also next week, we will have our first test of the year. Friday is the day that we will "show what we know" about the topics we've covered so far this year. So wish us luck. Mrs. Poulseen will send out a remind101 message on Thursday so we don't forget to study.

A new Science room is being constructed.

View of my classroom from the door.

View from the back corner.

We've began  new school year and I'm making my first post of the school year. 

As you can see, progress is being made on the building. The new science room is taking shape and other instructional rooms have been updated. Some hiccups occurred and have been settled. Hopefully, we learned from them so the move of the Science rooms will go smoothly next summer.

My classroom is slightly different from last year. I've staggered the tables and have one fewer table group. I have the same number of students but found I wasn't using the one group of tables very often. So I split them and put them at opposite sides of the room.

We've already done our first Gizmos of the year - Triple Beam Balance and Density Laboratory. The students can access these from any computer. So have them show you one.

Speaking of access, I'm trying something new this year, remind101. It is a text messaging system that allows me to send students a text without needing to know their phone numbers. I'll be sending out the first one on Sunday to remind them of pictures on Monday.

We learned about Safety this last week and will be moving on to the metric system on Monday. So look for examples of the metric system in your daily life.