September Science Spiral

Note: Not all slides require responses. Use your rubric to

determine what will be graded.

Colors in Sunlight Observations September 5, 2013

• Follow the “Colors in Sunlight Procedure”• Record your observations before, during and

after you add the dish soap• If you were absent watch and record

observations of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc5ljuG4FYE

Colors in Sunlight ReflectionSeptember 6, 2013

Write about how you felt your group did during the “Colors in Sunlight” activity.What things did you do well?What could you improve?

If you were absent: reflect on what behaviors help groups work well together during a science lab.

Science Safety JournalSeptember 9, 2013

• What do you think is the MOST important safety rule? Explain your reasoning.

Science Safety ContractSeptember 10, 2013

• Read each science rule carefully, initial if you agree to the rule.

• Sign and date the bottom.• Cut the sheet and glue into your spiral

If you were absent: Note on your rubric that I need to get you a copy of this contract.

Clay Boat LabSeptember 11, 2013

• If you were absent you should copy the chart in your spiral. Collect the data from your group members.

Name Boat Shape # pennies held

Is Clay Buoyant?September 12, 2013

• In your spiral answer: Is clay buoyant?• Explain your answer!

• Buoyant= able to float

You Tube Comment ReflectionSept 19th, 2013

YouTube CommentsWhat helped make your decision about which comments to star? Explain what made some comments good and others bad arguments. Use specific examples.

Good Bad

Length- specificsDetailsFacts- backed up argumentMade senseCorrect spelling/grammarComplete sentencesserious

Short- not backed upRandomSillyLacking detailRun-onsNot serious

• What could make the good arguments even better?

• Tomorrow you will make up a user name and icon. You will be writing a comment to the video. You may begin thinking about what you want your name and icon to be.

1. What argument are they making?

• “Conservation biologist worry that if people think we can revive species they won’t care about protecting what’s left.”

2. What argument are they making?

• “Spending money to reintroduce recently lost existing species- even California’s grizzly bear- and restore habitat is a much better use of our time and energy,” she said. “Without habitat restoration the 750 mountain gorillas left on the planet won’t make it. I’d much rather combine the tiger subspecies together to create a better genetic reservoir than bring back some extinct organism.”

3. What argument are they making?

• “They (extinct animals) shouldn’t be gone, and we did it. I think we have a moral responsibility to fix what we broke.”

4. What argument are they making?

• The authors outlined several ways that recreated extinct organisms could potentially affect biodiversity goals- some positive, many negative. Their point was that no one knows, but conservations biologists better start paying attention.

Comment Wall: Effective Arguments

• Remember the list of what makes a good credible argument

• Your comment must be appropriate and well written

• PRESENT YOURSELF WELL!

Adding your comment to the class comment wall:

• Create a user name– This can include your name or can be totally

created– One or two words

• Draw an icon as a symbol for yourself• Write your comment on the lines provided.

Write neatly. Please ensure your comment is well written and appropriate.

September 23, 2013

Observation Journal:What is the purpose of making observations in science? Give examples.

Name Title What do they study? Observations

Rich Zimmerman Orangutan activist Orangutans & conservation

orangutans seem facinated videos and bubble app

Vint Cerf Scientist Internet X

Suzanne McDonald Professor Studies animal behavior

Orangutans spend time looking at baby animal picturesOrangutans grab sticks when they see older larger males,Music is turned off

Tetsuro Matsuzwa Chimpanzee researcher

Chimpanzee memory Chimps can uncover numbers very quickly

Sept 24, 2013

• Fill out the top portion of the rubric on your desk. (Name, period and user name)

• You will be given a comment to reply to.• In your reply you may quote from their

comment as long as you use the correct format. You should write in third person (do not use personal pronouns)

September 25, 2013

• Turn in your homework to the bin.• Yesterday we discussed how scientists use

observations to draw conclusions about animal behavior. Do detectives use observations in similar ways? Explain using examples. (in your spiral)

September 26, 2013

In your spiral answer these riddles (if you can):1. You're in a deep, dark jungle. You have a matchstick, a

wooden stove, and a lantern. What will you light first?

2. What is the thing, that keeps getting wetter the more it dries?

3. What begins with a T, is full of T, and also ends with a T?

Isaac & Florence ExplanationSeptember 26th 2013

• Complete the observation packet with your partner

• Explore all your clues (witness statements, crime scene, case information)

• Explain what you think happened to Isaac and Florence in your spiral. Make sure you are acknowledging all clues!

September 27th, 2013

• What are some ways to determine if all these handwriting samples were written by the same person?

Magnification JournalOctober 1, 2013

Use the magnifying glass at your table. Make observations about the magnifier (magnifying glass) and what happens when you look through it.

Magnifying Glass Looking through the magnifying glass

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