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.
CAUTION: This video contains a rude, but common body function. Calm down, it happens to everyone. But bring it to the bathroom, ya’ll. Scroll down for an alternative…
The NOT rude version is below…
2. Review vocabulary, then read passage and complete quiz.
Scienctific Method The process of using science to answer questions about the world.
Hypothesis A guess about what will happen during an experiment.
Data Information we gather during an experiment
Analyze This is the process of looking at data from an experiment to find meaning.
Conclusion This is the takeaway. It’s what you learned from the experiment.
3. Begin a scientific experiment.
Remove the cap from a bottle of soda. Add 2% milk to the very top and replace the lid. What do you think will happen? Write it on your lab report.
Stop at Step 5. We will revisit this tomorrow.
Speaking of science…
4. “Scientific Method and Kitchen Safety Review”
