Good morning! It’s Marvelous Monday!

BELL Work (5 min.)1. Write down HW in planner.2. Open up your Spiral to p. 12-13 and

label:

3. Answer the question of the day in the “IN” Box. Describe a fun or interesting Science experiment or project that you have done in the past.

**Get your FUSION book from the back****Have your survey ready for me to collect**

OBJECTIVES:SCIENTISTS CAN:

• Explain different methods Scientists use to conduct investigations• Define important vocabulary for Scientific investigations such as hypothesis, independent and dependent variables.

Quick Reminder: Scientists’ Expectations

dignity respectngage participation

on time preparedstandard excellence

Open your Fusion book to p. 20

Fold your blank sheet of paper so that it looks like a book. (Hamburger style)

Chart Review of Text – Copy on front of foldable.

Scientific Investigations

Experiments Observations

In the fieldNo control

over conditions

In a laboratory or closed space

Complete control over conditions or

“variables”

NEW VOCAB– Inside FOLDABLE

Word Definition (inside foldable)

Observation

Process of obtaining information using the senses.

Experiment

An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

Hypothesis

A testable explanation that leads to a scientific investigation.

Independent Variable

The factor in an experiment that is deliberately manipulated (I do)

Dependent Variable

The factor that changes as a result of the independent variable. (Data)

Out: Answer on page 12

Quizzes!! Excellent Job!!! Use this tracking sheet in your binder to

track all grades you earn.