Intro to Life Science and Scientific Method

9/30/09
Today in class we discussed measuring length in the metric system
Began length lab

9/29/09
NWEA testing - no class

9/28/09
Today in class we discussed the metric system and how to convert units in the metric system
Worked on metric mania conversion practice

9/25/09
Today in class we worked on creating posters for our chosen lab safety rule
Posters due Monday 9/28

9/24/09
Today in class reviewed lab safety rules and procedures and worked on lab safety assessment activity

9/23/09
Reviewed and corrected sci method quiz and we began work on lab safety
- Due Thursday: Read pg 29-30 and answer questions 1-3 on pg 30

9/22/09
Scientific Method Quiz

9/21/09
Today in class we reviewed the scientific method in preparation for the quiz tomorrow

9/18/09
Today in class we worked on data analysis of thumb war data
- Due Monday: Pick either the sci method crossword puzzle or simpson's review to do for Monday
- Quiz on scientific method Tuesday

9/17/09
Today in class we continued to work on our thumb war labs and practiced identifying variables and writing hypotheses.

9/16/09
Today in class we began work on scientific method lab: Thumb War Champions

9/15/09
Today in class we discussed variables: independent and dependent and learned how to write hypotheses in an if-then format