September 21-25, 2015
Classwork PPT
What did we do this week?
Mrs. Miret M.Ed.
Clermont Middle School
8th Grade Physical Science
9/21-9/22 LAKE SCIENCE ASSESSMENT
• You will be starting/continuing the Lake Science
Assessment today.
• Take out #2 pencils
• Take out your cell phone or other electronic device and
turn it off.
• Place your devices on the long brown table at the front
• Put all of your remaining personal items on the lab tables
and return to your seat
• Wait for instructions and materials
9/22 AFTER LSA What do we do when we finish?
Measurement and Scientific Tools (NOS12-18)
Activity#10
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1. Why did scientists create the
International System of Units (SI)?
2. Why is scientific notation a useful tool
for scientists?
3. How can tools, such as graduated
cylinders and triple-beam balances,
assist physical scientists?
9/23 SCIENTIFIC PROBLEM SOLVING Activity 9
Answer key to page 62-63 worksheet.
1
A / Hypothesis
6
Experimental Group
2
A / Mass
7
Variable
14
Scientists used models to perform
mathematical calculations. These
helped them to determine that
the bridge was not overloaded
when it collapsed.
3
B / 5.234 x 10 to the 10th power
8
Constant
15
Example: Critical thinking skills
would allow me to compare what
I already know to the claim about
the pimple cream. For example, I
know that pimples are not
something that can be cured
overnight, so I would dismiss the
claim about the pimple cream as
unreliable
4
Technology
9-12
See chart on next slide
5
Scientific Notation
13
All scientists use the SI system so
that they are using the same
mathematical language.
Activity # 10
9-12 Interpreting a Table
INTERPRETING A TABLE
Directions: Complete the table by choosing numbers from ythe bank and
writing them in the correct spaces. Each number is used only once.
0.032
3,2000
0.32
32,000
Original
Measurement
Kilometers
Multiply by -1,000
Hectometers
Multiply by -100
Centimeters
Multiply by +100
Millimeters
Multiply by +1,000
32 m
9
10
11
12
0.032
.32
3,200
32,000
9/22 Measurement and Scientific Tools (NOS1218) Activity#10
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
• Get your textbook
• Take out your INB
• Get a copy of the lesson outline
• Do the lesson outline as CORNELL NOTES
• Write the COMPLETE SENTENCE and UNDERLINE
the answer on the right hand side.
• You will add your questions and your summary
when you are finished.
Answer Key for ACTIVITY #10
MEASUREMENT AND SCIENTIFIC TOOLS/notes
MGH page 22-23
A
DESCRIPTION AND EXPLANATION
1. A spoken or written summary of observations is called a DESCRIPTION.
2. An interpretation of observations is called an EXPLANATION.
B
THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS
1. The International System of Units (SI) is the internationally accepted system of MEASUREMENT.
2. The seven standards of measurement, or BASE SI units, are the meter, kilogram, second, ampere, Kelvin,
more, and candela.
3. In the SI system, factors of ten are represented by PREFIXES such as milli-.
4. Any SI unit can be converted to another by multiplying or dividing by a power of TEN.
Answer Key for ACTIVITY #10
MEASUREMENT AND SCIENTIFIC TOOLS/notes
MGH page 22-23 - continued
C
MEASUREMENT AND UNCERTAINTY
1. A description of how similar or close measurements are to each other is called PRECISION.
2. A description of how close a measurement is to an accepted value is called ACCURACY.
3. All measurements have some degree or error, or UNCERTAINTY.
4. Scientists use SCIENTIFIC NOTATION to write or display very small or very large numbers.
5. The expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value is called PERCENT ERROR.
Answer Key for ACTIVITY #10
MGH page 22-23 - continued
D
SCIENTIFIC TOOLS
1. A science JOURNAL is used to record observations, write questions and hypotheses, collect data, and analyze the results of
scientific inquiry.
2. To measure the masses of objects, you would use a BALANCE.
3. Two common types of balances are the ELECTRONIC balance and the triple-beam balance.
4. Laboratory GLASSWARE is used to hold or measure liquids.
5. To measure the volume of liquids, a scientist would use a GRADUATED CYLANDER.
6. The temperature of substances is measured using a THERMOMETER.
7. The Kelvin is the SI unit for temperature, but in the science classroom temperature is often measured in degrees CELCIUS.
8. Scientists use CALCULATORS to make quick calculations using their data.
9. Some uses of COMPUTERS are to prepare research reports and to share data and ideas
a. Hardware is the PHYSICAL components of computers, such as the monitor and the mouse.
b. Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs are examples of SOFTWARE programs that are run on computers.
10. Electronic PROBES can be attached to computers and handheld calculators to record measurements.
Answer Key for ACTIVITY #10
MGH page 22-23 - continued
E
ADDITIONAL TOOLS USED BY PHYSICAL SCIENTISTS
1. To estimate the acidity of a liquid substance, you can use ph paper.
2. A HOTPLATE is a small heating device that can be placed atop a table or desk.
3. To measure the weight or the amount of force applied to an object, you could use a SPRING SCALE.
9/23-9/24 Goal: Complete notes from this week.
Activity # 9, and #10
• Please locate your INB.
• We will begin with the Problem Solving notes.
These should be attached to your INB as
activity #9
• We will then work on the Measurement and
Scientific Tools. This is activity #10
REMINDER: ACTIVITY # 8 (From last week)
GALILEO GALILEI
Please make sure you complete the
graphic organizer for The Galileo
Galilei. See last week’s ppt for details
and reference links needed to complete
this task.
9/24 SCIENTIFIC PROBLEM SOLVING GALLERY
VOCABULARY REVIEW / Exploration #1
• Take out your INB.
• You will be visiting each of the displays around the room.
• For each of the vocabulary words you will be drawing an example of what it means.
• You may use the examples given or create your own.
• If you create your own example, it needs to make sense to you and correctly represent the
science terminology.
• The photos from the problem solving gallery will be posted over the weekend. 9/26-9/27
NATURE OF SCIENCE ONLINE JEOPARDY GAME
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PLAY THE NOS JEOPARDY GAME ONLINE
http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-reviewgame.php?gamefile=1489246#.VgQCnnmFMuQ
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO CREATE YOUR OWN ONLINE GAME
http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/brandnewgame.php
You can create your own online Jeopardy game online! You will need to set up
the game and come up with your own questions. This is a free online tool.
9/24 QUIZLET VOCABULARY REVIEW
NATURE OF SCIENCE
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GO TO THE ONLINE REVIEW
FOR THE NATURE OF SCIENCE VOCABULARY.
https://quizlet.com/91257632/nature-of-science-scientificproblem-solving-2015-2016-flash-cards/
9/25 REVIEW VIDEO
SCIENTIFIC THEORY VS SCIENTIFIC LAW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk3TKuGNBA
SCIENTIFIC THEORY VS SCIENTIFIC LAW VIDEO
SYNOPSIS:
This video explains the difference between facts, hypotheses,
scientific theories, and scientific laws.
9/25 Nature of Science Review
JEOPARDY CHALLANGE
The PowerPoint version of our Jeopardy
challenge has been uploaded to the
school website. It is located on the
same page as this weekly PowerPoint.