DO NOW
Monday On the lined side of the index card, answer the
following questions:
1. First and Last Name and Table Assignment
2. What has been your best experience in science?
3. What has been your worst experience in
science?
4. One thing I would like for my teacher to know
about me is…
Reminder: Enter the classroom,
begin the Do Now immediately,
silently and independently.
Shaving Cream Name Cards
TASK: Create colorful name cards using food coloring and shaving
cream.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fold the index card in half hot dog style.
2. Write your name on one half of the card.
3. The student at each table gets a tray with supplies.
4. Put 2 drops of each color in the shaving cream.
5. Using a popsicle stick, lightly stir the shaving cream.
6. Place your name card in the shaving cream and then wipe the name
card clean using a ruler and paper towels.- ALL
7. Wipe off ruler with paper towel and throw paper towel and paper
plate away.
VOICE LEVEL: 2
8. Return tray to counter
Exit Slip
Answer the following on a post-it in complete
sentence.
QUESTION: Scientists often revise their experiments
after completing them. What is one way you would
revise this activity if you were to do it again.
VOICE LEVEL: 0
DO NOW
Tuesday Begin reading through your syllabus. Answer the
following questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
When are tutorials?
What supplies are needed each day?
What topics will we be learning about this year?
When is homework assigned and when is it due?
Reminder: Enter the classroom,
begin the Do Now immediately,
silently and independently.
TEKS
8(3)
A. In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and
critique scientific explanations by using
empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and
experimental and observational testing,
including examining all sides of scientific
evidence of those scientific explanations, so as
to encourage critical thinking by the student
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How do scientists solve problems?
Why is lab safety important?
OBJECTIVES:
Students will reflect on problem
solving skills in a cooperative setting.
VOCABULARY
Science
Fire Blanket
Goggles
Apron
Protective Gloves
Shower & Eye Wash Station
HOMEWORK
Grade
Level
-Lab Safety Contract
-Supplies
Pre-AP -Lab Safety Contract
-Supplies
CLASS SYLLABUS
Review class syllabus and classroom
expectations.
BALANCING NAILS
TASK: Balance all 10 nails on top of the single nail in the wooden block.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Each group receives a wooden block with a nail in it and 10 nails.
2. Try to balance all 10 nails on top of the single nail.
Solution Video
VOICE LEVEL: 2
REFLECTION
1. What were some strengths of your
group?
2. What were some weaknesses of
your group?
3. Describe problem-solving
strategies your group used.
4. How does this activity relate to
how scientists solve problems?
DO NOW
Wed/Thrs Draw a picture of a “Scientist”.
Reminder: Enter the classroom,
begin the Do Now immediately,
silently and independently.
TEKS
8(3)
A. In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and
critique scientific explanations by using
empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and
experimental and observational testing,
including examining all sides of scientific
evidence of those scientific explanations, so as
to encourage critical thinking by the student
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How do scientists solve problems?
Why is lab safety important?
OBJECTIVES:
Recognize different scientists and
their contributions.
VOCABULARY
Science
Fire Blanket
Goggles
Apron
Protective Gloves
Shower & Eye Wash Station
HOMEWORK
Grade
Level
-Lab Safety Contract
-Supplies
Pre-AP -Lab Safety Contract
-Supplies
SHARE DRAWINGS
Students will share their drawings
with their shoulder partner.
CARD SORT
TASK: As a table group, sort the cards into “scientist” and “nonscientist” groups.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sort the cards into two groups: “scientist” and “non-scientist”.
2. The
student records why the group organized the cards the
way they did.
3. The
student will share with the class how they organized the
cards.
VOICE LEVEL: 2
Bobak Ferdowsi
NASA Flight Director
In charge of landing Curiosity
on Mars.
Jane Goodall
World renowned for her work
with chimps. Lived among
chimps for over 30 years in
Africa.
Marie Curie
(Born, 7 November 1867,
Died, 4 July 1934) was a
French-Polish physicist and
chemist, famous for her
pioneering research on
radioactivity.
Albert Einstein
(14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955)
Theoretical physicist who developed
the theory of relativity. While best
known for the formula E = mc2, he
received the 1921 Nobel Prize in
Physics ".
Rosalind Franklin
(25 July 1920 – 16 April 1958) was a
British biophysicist and X-ray
crystallographer who made critical
contributions to the understanding of
the fine molecular structures of DNA,
RNA, viruses, coal and graphite.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
is an American astrophysicist and
science communicator.
Went to Colombia and The University
of Texas.
DIRECT YOURSELF
TASK: Answer questions about the classroom and lab safety.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students will go around the room finding the answers to the
questions.
VOICE LEVEL: 0-1
GOAL SETTING
TASK: Set academic and personal goals for the school year.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete the Setting Goals letter.
2. Goals must be measurable.
3. You must explain how you will achieve the goals
WRITING MUST BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
VOICE LEVEL: 0-1
DEFINITION OF SCIENCE
1. Read the four definitions of “science”.
1
Science is a way to
understand the physical
world through observation
and experimentation.
2
Science gives us answers to
the natural world.
3
Science is a way to
understand the
universe we live in.
4
Science is a process used
to arrive at an answer.
DEFINITION OF SCIENCE
2. Choose the definition you agree with most and
record that definition on your piece of paper.
1
Science is a way to
understand the physical
world through observation
and experimentation.
2
Science gives us answers to
the natural world.
3
Science is a way to
understand the
universe we live in.
4
Science is a process used
to arrive at an answer.
DEFINITION OF SCIENCE
3. Find your definition number in the room and go
stand by it.
4. Discuss with the other members of the group
why you chose this definition.
1
Science is a way to
understand the physical
world through observation
and experimentation.
2
Science gives us answers to
the natural world.
3
Science is a way to
understand the
universe we live in.
4
Science is a process used
to arrive at an answer.
DEFINITION OF SCIENCE
5. Return to your seat. With your table, create a
new definition of science based on the thoughts
and reasonings from your “corners”.
6. Create a poster with 3 illustrations that
represent your definition of science.
DEFINITION OF SCIENCE
From the National Academy of Sciences
1. Use of evidence to construct testable
explanations and predictions of natural
phenomena, as well as the knowledge
generated through this process.
2. Use evidence to make and test
hypotheses about our world and
universe.
DO NOW
Friday
On the first page of your INB, write the following…
Name:
Grade:
Period:
Teacher:
Subject: Science
Fall 2012
Reminder: Enter the classroom,
begin the Do Now immediately,
silently and independently.
TEKS
8(3)
A. In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and
critique scientific explanations by using
empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and
experimental and observational testing,
including examining all sides of scientific
evidence of those scientific explanations, so as
to encourage critical thinking by the student
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How do scientists solve problems?
Why is lab safety important?
OBJECTIVES:
Understand the purpose of the INBs
and how it is organized.
VOCABULARY
Science
Fire Blanket
Goggles
Apron
Protective Gloves
Shower & Eye Wash Station
HOMEWORK
Grade
Level
-Lab Safety Contract
-Supplies
Pre-AP -Lab Safety Contract
-Supplies
INB SET UP
1. Number INB pages.
2. Set up beginning pages:
- Inside cover: Classroom Information
- Page 1: Name, semester, class, teacher
- Page 2: Special Assignments page
- Page 3: The Top Ten
- Page 4: Cornell Notes Outline
- Page 5: Prefix Page
3. Decorate INB cover.