Objectives:

-Define hypothesis, independent variable, dependent variable, observation, data, experiment

-Explain the major processes involved in conducting a scientific investigation
-Differentiate between experiments and other scientific investigations
-Describe the benefits and limitations of experiments and other types of scientific investigations
-List some characteristics of good scientific investigations
-Evaluate the quality of scientific information from different sources.
Monday:
Starter- You want to see if 5 Hour Energy really lasts 5 hours. Write a hypothesis, independent and dependent
variables. (If I drink 5 Hour Energy, then I will have energy for 5 Hours. Independent- 5 Hour Energy;
Dependent- time energy lasts)
-Turn in science starter
-Review Homework/Finish Independent/Dependent Variable Worksheet
-Read Pages 20-21
-As a group highlight ONLY two words that best describe each step of the scientific process
-Fill Out Study Guide
-Daily Demo- Is Bounty the Quicker Picker Upper?
Homework-None
Tuesday:
Starter- What are the 7 parts of the scientific method?
-Review Lab
-Review 7 parts of the scientific method & two words to describe them
-Watch video reviewing part of the scientific method
-Complete worksheet while video is on
-Review worksheet as a class
Homework- None
Wednesday:
Starter- If you conduct an experiment, and your results do not support your hypothesis, is your hypothesis
worthless? Why or why not? (Not necessarily, you may have learned something through your investigation that
leads to further investigation or understanding or a subject)
-Daily Demo-How Many Folds? Page 29 TM
Fold paper in half as main times as possible
Will everyone get the same result?
Will we get the same result if we use cardboard or tissue paper?
Write a hypothesis about how many different paper types will affect the number of folds
-Begin Spongebob Worksheet:
Problem #1 as a class
Partner for rest of period
Homework- Finish Spongebob Worksheet

Thursday:
Starter-How do you know if information your found on the Internet is reliable? (If it comes from a reliable
government or independent scientific source, it is most reliable. If it is trying to sell you a product, it is wise to
be wary)
-Review Spongebob Worksheet
-Review Scientific Method
-Take scientific method quiz
-Read, highlight, and answer questions on Pages 24-27
Homework- Finish Page 26-27
Friday:
Starter- Create a hypothesis for an experiment you would be interested in conducting.
-Review Homework- Page 26-27
-Begin Lifesavers Lab- Complete worksheet to go along with lab
Come up with a hypothesis
Test hypothesis
Evaluate Information
Did your hypothesis work? Why or why not?
-Share hypothesis and results to the class
Homework- None