August Overview
We will begin the year here! You will learn the six steps of the scientific method and how astronomer Galileo Galilei was one of the first scientists to use the scientific method to test a hypothesis with an experiment.
This unit will correspond with ISN pages 1-4.
Study and Practice
Assignments
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Scientific Method BrainPOP Order of Events
Binder/Online Assignment - 14 Points
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Scientific Method BrainPOP Graphic Organizer
Binder/Online Assignment - 18 Points
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Scientific Method Pear Deck
Online Assignment - 20 Points
This is an in-class assignment, and the Pear Deck code will not be accessible after class. If you would like to review the slides to study, please use this link.
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Galileo's Famous Experiment
ISN page 3 - 20 Points
Use this link to check your work and review Galileo’s experiment at each step of the scientific method.
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Free Fall Tower Gizmo
Binder/Online Assignment - 53 Points
You may use this Key Vocabulary list as you encounter new terms in this assignment.
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Scientific Method Quiz
Quiz - 55 Points
What to Expect:
Recalling the steps of the scientific method in order
What scientists do at each step of the scientific method
Galileo’s Cannonball Experiment
What You can Use:
Pencil