Tuesday, October 24th

Today in class we:
6th period:
- Reviewed and discussed designing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data
- Worked on analyzing M&M distribution data and writing lab report
- Conferenced on science fair proposals
8th period:
- Reviewed and discussed designing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data
- Discussed M&M distrubution analysis
- Discussed lab report write up
- Worked on Sponge BOB experiment worksheet
-Conferenced on science fair proposals

ALL STUDENTS-
-Revised Science Fair proposals due Thursday
- Test review due Thursday
- Test on scientific method on Monday
- Thursday: Field trip to Hilo Library, bring bag lunch, raincoat, library card, and permission slip.

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Scientific Method Test Review

Tuesday, October 17th

Do Now: Evaluate the following questions and determine which questions could be considered scientific;
- Does my dog eat more than my cat?
- Do dogs or cats make better pets?
Which questions are scientific? Why? Write a hypothesis for the question(s) that are scientific.

Today in class we:
- Discussed proposal assignment
- Talked about designing an experiment
- Worked in groups on hypothesis writing activity, part II: designing experiment

Homework:
Science Fair proposals due Friday: refer to science fair assignment for checklist
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfb8m3dw_3f5hc94

Wednesday, October 11th

Do Now: Brainstorm and list 10 characteristics or qualities that you think make a good scientist

Today in class we:
- Discussed upcoming science fair components
- Talked about and practiced writing hypothesis


Due for Friday:
Binders are to be turned in, the following items will be graded:
pg 24 #3a-b, How many species are there worksheet?, pt 29 #1-2 all, Test review pg 35-36, Test corrections, Science Fair topics and hypothesis

Friday will be in the computer lab working on science fair components
Proposal due Tuesday October 16th

Tuesday, October 3rd

Do Now: In what ways do you go about answering questions and solving problems.
Write the steps you might take to solve a situation where you went to turn on the lights and nothing happens.

Today in class we:
Discussed science fair project
Talked about the scientific method and how scientists start by asking questions
Worked on M&M activity

Homework due Thursday
Signed science fair letter by student and parent/guardian
Come to class with some ideas of projects for science fair

Wednesday, September 20th

Do Now:
How are cells and cell type used to classify organisms?
What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Give an example of each.

Today in class we:
Reviewed classification system
Worked on taxonomic project

Homework due Tuesday 9/26
Pages 35 and 36
2-4,6-15, 17,19,20

Reminder:
Test on Chapter 1 Tuesday September 26th
Optional study session with Ms Virkus Tuesday morning from 7:15 to 7:45