TEKS & Objectives
7.2. Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific practices during laboratory and field investigations. The student is expected to:
7.2.A plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology;
We will explore and demonstrate scientific practices.
I will perform a scientific investigation.
1. Watch video.
Generation genius video: What is Science (K-2)
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Science Using evidence to understand the world around us
Evidence A clue that something is true.
Experiment A test in which you collect evidence to answer a question
Observation To use our senses to learn about something
3. Do the dancing raisin experiment featured in the video.
4. Practice scientific thinking with sound cups.
- Click the picture below for details.
Mystery sound cups contents (big batch)
OR
Mystery sound cup contents (small batch)
Speaking of science…
Don’t be like Beaker!
5. “Genius Challenge – What is Science?“
