Course: Integrated Science I
Unit Number and Title: Introduction to Science (Unit 1)
Time Frame: 18 days
Summary: In this unit, students familiarize themselves with the tools of science, including the scientific
method, the metric system, graphing, and scientific inquiry.
Instructional Activities
Resources
Standard
Notes
Textbook
Practice metric/metric conversions and
metric/English conversions (worksheets and
handouts provided)
Lab materials
Investigation Tools
Learning Targets
Scientific notation worksheets
I can explain the difference
between accuracy and precision.
Experimental design handout (Simpsons)
I can use scientific tools to take
measurements.
Metric measurement handouts (triple-beam,
graduated cylinder, ruler, thermometer);
discuss scale
I can convert between different
units.
Mini Lab – metric measurements
I can analyze data presented in a
graph.
Inquiry Lab – Mystery boxes
Graphing handouts and assignments
I can perform calculations
involving scientific notation.
I can implement the steps of the
scientific method.
I can differentiate between the
different fields of science.
I can identify the SI units and
prefixes.
Formative assessment
Handouts and
worksheets