FOS-P
Unit 2: Tools of the physical scientist
Date
During class we will…
Outside of class you
should…
1. Study for Lab Equipment
ID Quiz (9/23-24)
9/199/22
1. Exploration: Lab Equipment
2. Notes: Lab Equipment
9/239/24
1. Lab Equipment ID Quiz
2. Exploration: Measurements and sig figs
3. Notes: Measurements and Sig. Figs. (units,
metric system, accuracy/precision, counting sig
figs)
1. Read “1.3 Measurement”
handout
9/269/29
1. Finish Notes: Measurements and Sig. Figs.
2. 1.21 the importance of units WKST
1. Measurements and Sig.
Figs. WKST
9/3010/1
1. Exploration/Practice: Sig. fig. (POGIL)
2. Notes: Scientific notation
10/210/3
1. Bunsen Burner Practice
2. Pre-lab: Lab #2-Measurements Lab
1. Finish Pre-lab for
Measurements Lab.
10/610/7
1. Lab #2-Measurements Lab
2. Finish Analysis and
Conclusion for Measurements
Lab
10/810/9
10/1010/13
10/1410/15
10/1610/17
10/2010/21
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2.
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Golf Ball Inquiry
Golf Ball Inquiry Discussion and Exploration
Golf Ball Inquiry Pre-lab
Begin Lab #3
Finish Lab #3
1. Finish Lab NB for Lab #3
1. Study for Unit 2
Assessment
1. Unit 2 Assessment
Unit 2 Performance Expectations & Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
1. Lab Equipment- Identify common laboratory equipment, and describe and demonstrate
their proper use.
2. Measurement- Make measurements using correct significant figures and units, identify
significant digits in a measurement, and apply accuracy and precision.
3. Scientific Notation- Convert between standard and scientific notation,
4. SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations (Grades 6-8)
*Plan an investigation individually and collaboratively, and in the design: identify
independent and dependent variables and controls, what tools are needed to do the
gathering, how measurements will be recorded, and how many data are needed to
support a claim.
*Conduct an investigation and/or evaluate and/or revise the experimental design to
produce data to serve as the basis for evidence that meet the goals of the
investigation.
SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations (Grades 9-12)
*Plan an investigation or test a design individually and collaboratively to produce
data to serve as the for evidence as part of building and revising models, supporting
explanations of phenomena, or testing solutions to problems. Consider possible
confounding variables or effects and evaluate the investigation’s design to ensure
variables are controlled.
*Plan and conduct an investigation individually and collaboratively to produce data to
serve as the basis for evidence, and in the design: decide on types, how much, and
accuracy of data needed to produce reliable measurements and consider limitations
on the precision of the data, and refine the design accordingly.
*Select appropriate tools to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate data.
*Make directional hypotheses that specify what happens to a dependent variable
when an independent variable is manipulated.
5. SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data (Grades 6-8)
*Use graphical displays of large data sets to identify temporal and spatial
relationships.
*Distinguish between causal and correlational relationships in data.
*Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for phenomena.
SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data (Grades 9-12)
*Consider limitations of data analysis when analyzing and interpreting data.
*Compare and contrast various types of data sets to examine consistency of
measurements and observations.
Key Vocabulary
1. meter
2. liter
3. gram
4. metric prefixes
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6.
7.
8.
KHD(U)dcm
units
significant figures
accuracy
9. precision
10. uncertainty
11. scientific notation
12. density
Unit Assessment - 100 points
1. Group (50 points) – Collect, graph, and analyze data during an experiment
2. Individual (50 points; 25 multiple choice) – Lab equipment, measurements, significant
figures, scientific notation,
Extension Opportunities for Unit 2
1. Documentary of Golf Ball Inquiry Lab – Include all aspects listed in Lab Report writing
guidelines.
Should be interesting to watch not simply a reading of your lab report!
2. YouTube video explaining how to use lab equipment to measure length, mass, and
volume. Make sure to include significant figures, accuracy and precision.