Investigation #1 Part 1Investigation #1 Part 1

Essential QuestionEssential Question

1)1)How can you describe a black box?How can you describe a black box?

2)2)What evidence will you use to describe What evidence will you use to describe the black box?the black box?

Investigation #1- Investigation #1- VocabularyVocabulary

Black Box- any system that cannot be Black Box- any system that cannot be observed and manipulated directly or observed and manipulated directly or understood completely. understood completely.

Example: atomic nuclei, dinosaurs, TVExample: atomic nuclei, dinosaurs, TV

Model- a sufficiently accurate and complete Model- a sufficiently accurate and complete representation or explanation of an object or representation or explanation of an object or process that is to some degree inaccessible.process that is to some degree inaccessible.

Black Boxes- Part 1Black Boxes- Part 1

Rules for using the Black Boxes during the Rules for using the Black Boxes during the investigation.investigation.

1)1)The boxes remain closed at all times.The boxes remain closed at all times.

2)2)No Drawing on the boxes, even with No Drawing on the boxes, even with erasers.erasers.

3)3)No violent SHAKING or hard pressure, No violent SHAKING or hard pressure, because the boxes can break.because the boxes can break.

Black Boxes Part 1- Day Black Boxes Part 1- Day 11 Black Box InvestigationBlack Box Investigation

At your table, you will examine 4 different At your table, you will examine 4 different Black Boxes labeled A,B,C,DBlack Boxes labeled A,B,C,D

Take the time to listen, feel and observe what Take the time to listen, feel and observe what is going on inside the black box.is going on inside the black box.

Draw a model of each box on the paper that Draw a model of each box on the paper that Mr. Fisher gives youMr. Fisher gives you

On page 2 of your Models and Designs On page 2 of your Models and Designs Journal, what did we discover as a class?Journal, what did we discover as a class?

Black Boxes Part #1-Day2Black Boxes Part #1-Day2

You will be assigned either box A,B,C,or D.You will be assigned either box A,B,C,or D.

You will examine your box and figure out You will examine your box and figure out what is in your black box. (DO NOT what is in your black box. (DO NOT TALK TO OTHER STUDENTS)TALK TO OTHER STUDENTS)

On page 3 of your Models and Designs On page 3 of your Models and Designs Journal draw a representation that shows Journal draw a representation that shows what is inside your Black Box.what is inside your Black Box.

Black Boxes Part #1- Day 2Black Boxes Part #1- Day 2Using the materials in the classroom, each Using the materials in the classroom, each

student will make a drawing of their box.student will make a drawing of their box.

It must be neatly done.It must be neatly done.

It must be colorfulIt must be colorful

Write the letter of the box you have on the Write the letter of the box you have on the front and on the back write your namefront and on the back write your name

DO Now 1-30-12

On Page #3 of your journal, copy at least 2 drawings from the board in the area that says “Here are some other boxes……

InterpretationInterpretation

Turn to page 4 of your Model and Design Turn to page 4 of your Model and Design Journal.Journal.

Lets talk about INTERPRETATIONLets talk about INTERPRETATION

What is an interpretation??What is an interpretation??

With a partner, complete the last two With a partner, complete the last two sections of your journal on page 4.sections of your journal on page 4.

On page 5 write a summary of what you On page 5 write a summary of what you did the last class.did the last class.

Black Boxes Part 1-Day Black Boxes Part 1-Day #3#3

Collaboration- Read the passage on page 5 Collaboration- Read the passage on page 5 of your journal. of your journal.

You will now get together with all of the You will now get together with all of the students that had the same letter as you did. students that had the same letter as you did.

As a group, discuss the different As a group, discuss the different observations that you have made in your observations that you have made in your smaller groups. smaller groups.

Re-examine the boxes togetherRe-examine the boxes together

Black Boxes Part #1- Day Black Boxes Part #1- Day 33Using the piece of paper provided, rulers, Using the piece of paper provided, rulers,

markers or colored pencils, neatly draw a markers or colored pencils, neatly draw a model that represents the Black Box that model that represents the Black Box that you and your partners had examined.you and your partners had examined.

These will be displayed for class discussionThese will be displayed for class discussion

HomeworkHomework

Read “Everyday Mysteries” 1-4 in the Read “Everyday Mysteries” 1-4 in the Models and Designs Storybook.Models and Designs Storybook.

Due TomorrowDue Tomorrow

Everyday MysteriesEveryday Mysteries

1) What is a system?1) What is a system? Answer- a system has parts that work Answer- a system has parts that work

together or share the same space in a together or share the same space in a meaningful way. meaningful way.

““Black Box” is a nickname for a system Black Box” is a nickname for a system that can not be easily understood.that can not be easily understood.

Everyday MysteriesEveryday Mysteries What is the difference between a What is the difference between a

conceptual model and a physical model?conceptual model and a physical model?

Conceptual model- the model exists in a Conceptual model- the model exists in a person’s mind or on paper. It uses ideas person’s mind or on paper. It uses ideas to suggest what a system is or how it to suggest what a system is or how it works.works.

Physical model- a model that is built. Physical model- a model that is built. Something you can touch and Something you can touch and investigate.investigate.

Everyday MysteriesEveryday Mysteries Why do models change over time?Why do models change over time?-New evidence convinces scientist to create -New evidence convinces scientist to create

new models. new models. -As scientist experiment and make -As scientist experiment and make

observations they will change the model observations they will change the model based on the observations. If they are based on the observations. If they are tested and don’t work, they change the tested and don’t work, they change the model until it does work.model until it does work.

Some scientist build models and may never Some scientist build models and may never find out if they are accurate or notfind out if they are accurate or not

Black Box- Part 2 Day1Black Box- Part 2 Day1

DO Now-DO Now-

On the top of page 8, summarize what we On the top of page 8, summarize what we did yesterday in science class.did yesterday in science class.

Black Boxes- Part 2Black Boxes- Part 2

Building your own black box- same Building your own black box- same groups as the last groupinggroups as the last grouping

YOUR ORIGINAL GROUP OF 3YOUR ORIGINAL GROUP OF 3

Do Now- 9-16-11Do Now- 9-16-11 In your Science Journal write the followingIn your Science Journal write the following

Content / Inquiry page 9Content / Inquiry page 9 A model is a representation or A model is a representation or

explanation, based on indirect evidence, of explanation, based on indirect evidence, of something that is impossible to observe something that is impossible to observe directly.directly.

The model was refined by comparing the The model was refined by comparing the unknown(original black box) to the known unknown(original black box) to the known (constructed model)..(constructed model)..

Black Box- Mystery Box Black Box- Mystery Box ChallengeChallenge

Group students in groups of 4-5 Group students in groups of 4-5

Each group will get one Black Box # 1-6Each group will get one Black Box # 1-6

With your group see if you can figure out With your group see if you can figure out the contents of this box.the contents of this box.

Part 3- Math ExtensionsPart 3- Math Extensions

With a partner, we will complete the Math With a partner, we will complete the Math Extension problem on page 18Extension problem on page 18

Black BoxesBlack Boxes

Science Story- “Scientist and Models” Science Story- “Scientist and Models” pages 5-10.pages 5-10.

Read story and answer questions 1-7 on Read story and answer questions 1-7 on pages 10 and 11 of journal (Mr. Fisher pages 10 and 11 of journal (Mr. Fisher will give these to you).will give these to you).

Do Now- 11-29-11Do Now- 11-29-11

Take out your science binder and turn to Take out your science binder and turn to page 13 of your journal. Read about the page 13 of your journal. Read about the information that we are going to learn information that we are going to learn about today.about today.

Drought StopperDrought Stopper

Essential Question-Essential Question-

Can you draw a model that explains how a Can you draw a model that explains how a drought stopper works?drought stopper works?

Part 3-Drought-StopperPart 3-Drought-Stopper

Demonstration of the Drought-StopperDemonstration of the Drought-Stopper

On page 13 of your journal, take notes On page 13 of your journal, take notes about your observation of the about your observation of the demonstration that Mr. Fisher is about to demonstration that Mr. Fisher is about to show you.show you.

Part 3-Drought-StopperPart 3-Drought-Stopper On the piece of paper provided, draw a On the piece of paper provided, draw a

model that explains how you can get 500 ml model that explains how you can get 500 ml of water out of the Drought-Stopper after of water out of the Drought-Stopper after putting in only 100 ml.putting in only 100 ml.

Answer the Answer the Challenge questionsChallenge questions on page 13 on page 13 in your journalin your journal

Sharing individual drawings- secret not Sharing individual drawings- secret not yet revealed.yet revealed.

Do Now 11-30-11Do Now 11-30-11

Discuss your drawing and observations Discuss your drawing and observations with the person sitting next to you.with the person sitting next to you.

Discuss the ModelsDiscuss the Models

Four students will volunteer to share their Four students will volunteer to share their drawings and explanations.drawings and explanations.

Reveal the SecretReveal the Secret

Mr. Fisher will now give you the distinct Mr. Fisher will now give you the distinct honor of learning how the drought stopper honor of learning how the drought stopper is able to produce 500 ml of water when is able to produce 500 ml of water when only 100 ml of water is poured into the only 100 ml of water is poured into the drought stopper.drought stopper.

Are you ready????Are you ready????

I SAID, ARE YOU I SAID, ARE YOU READYREADY??????

Do Now- Drought StopperDo Now- Drought Stopper

VocabularyVocabulary

Write the definition for siphon on page 1 of Write the definition for siphon on page 1 of your vocabulary page. (Yellow Pages)your vocabulary page. (Yellow Pages)

Siphon- a tube that moves liquid out of a Siphon- a tube that moves liquid out of a container by gravity, provided that the container by gravity, provided that the outflow end is lower than the intake end.outflow end is lower than the intake end.

(Discuss Inflow, outflow and gravity work)(Discuss Inflow, outflow and gravity work)

Drought StopperDrought Stopper Using the blank paper supplied, colored Using the blank paper supplied, colored

pencils, and rulers, draw a model of the pencils, and rulers, draw a model of the drought stopper.drought stopper.

Your model should be as close to the Your model should be as close to the actual drought stopper as possible.actual drought stopper as possible.

On the lined paper, write and explanation On the lined paper, write and explanation that describes how the drought stopper that describes how the drought stopper works. works.

How can we pour 100 ml of water and get How can we pour 100 ml of water and get 500 ml out of the drought stopper?500 ml out of the drought stopper?

Part 3- Science StoryPart 3- Science Story

Life on Earth 150 Million Years AgoLife on Earth 150 Million Years Ago

Read pages 11-16 and complete questions Read pages 11-16 and complete questions #1-7 on pages 15-16 #1-7 on pages 15-16

Homework- Complete the Black Box Study Homework- Complete the Black Box Study Guide – Quiz on TuesdayGuide – Quiz on Tuesday

Drought-StopperDrought-Stopper

Collect Drought-Stopper drawings and Collect Drought-Stopper drawings and writing.writing.

Handout Black Box Quiz Review for Handout Black Box Quiz Review for Friday QuizFriday Quiz

Content / InquiryContent / Inquiry

Discussion Point- with a neighbor, Discussion Point- with a neighbor, discuss what is meant by the term “Black discuss what is meant by the term “Black Box” and how we have carried out Black Box” and how we have carried out Black Box investigations.Box investigations.