What is data?
The information a scientist gathers.
How many Science and Engineering Practices (SEPS) are there?
9
Which SEP is all about supporting a claim with evidence and reasoning.
SEP 7.
SEP 5: Which is the independent and which is the dependent variable?
The colder the temperature, the more layers I wear.
Dependent = # of layers
Independent = Temperature
Will you be able to use your binder on the exam?
Yes!!!
What is the special note system called that we use in science class?
Cornell Notes
What makes a question "scientific"?
Measurable and Testable
If Jacob, Lily, and Chase were designing a procedure to test the best temperature to grow tomato plants, which SEP would they be most utilizing?
SEP 3
SEP 5: Which is the independent and which is the dependent variable?
The later I sleep in, the faster I drive to work.
Independent = wake up time
Dependent = speed
Table of contents!
What is a procedure?
A step by step list of instructions to follow to conduct an experiment or investigation.
How are Cornell Notes arranged? Describe what they look like
Question column on the left and answer column on the right.
If Elnalee, Shae, and Faith were to try to track the windspeed and temperature during the month of February to determine if increased wind speed reduces the air temperature, which SEP would they be using?
SEP 4!
SEP 5: Which is the independent and which is the dependent variable?
In 2024, I will save my money each month to buy something big for my brother for Christmas.
Independent = month
Dependent = money
What are the 5 traits of the RHINO way?
Respect
Help
Inspire
Never Give Up
Overcome
What is bias?
Preference or opinions
Why are word parts so important?
They help us break down unfamiliar words to understand them better!
What kind of model do we use for SEP 9 to help understand our vocabulary words?
Frayer Model.
SEP 5: Which is the independent and which is the dependent variable?
I am experimenting to have the most delicious cooking by changing the amounts of sugar I add in each recipe.
Independent: Sugar amount
Dependent: taste or flavor
Name one expectation Ms. Twiss for her scholars.
Have ingegrity
What is the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary data?
Primary data = you personally gathered it.
Secondary data = you are reading about the data written by the person who gathered it.
Tertiary data = you are learning about the data from someone who read the secondary (often times news articles or videos).
Scientists can't always work directly with the thing they are studying...Name a situation or scenario where using a scientific model would be more helpful than the real thing.
Anything really big, really small, really dangerous, or really expensive.
Brian, Noutong, and Genise want to know all about the digestive system. They want to know how long the intestines are. They brain storm ideas like doing surgery on one another, going to the hospital to interview a doctor while they are operating, and just giving up because it is too complicated. Eventually they decide on ordering a scale model from Amazon. Which SEP did they use?
SEP 2!
Which SEP is about obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information?
SEP 8
According to the Safety & Culture Contract, what is one way you can show the RHINO way in science class?
Answers vary