Sept. 6, 2012

Physics

Welcome Back!  Second day in a row!

Today we will discuss the scientific method/experimental design and the metric system.

Circle Plane Project
        1.  Work in groups of 2.  The goal is to think creatively, work as a team, and use the basic principles of the scientific method and experimental design.
       
        2.  Each group will need to determine how the plane flies.  Tomorrow, each group will turn in their final explanation and I will have each group quickly present to you classmates their final conclusion on how the plane flies.


Physical Science A
Bellwork:
    1.  Identify the steps of the scientific method.  Explain to you partner an example of a problem and the steps used to solve.

    2.  Why is the control groups such and important part of the experimental design setup?

Goals:
    1.  Identify and utilize the scientific method and experiment design to solve a scientific problem.

Discuss the results of the coin lab(remember once it is graded, place it in your binder!!)

Discuss/Grade/Go over the Simpson's Activity.  This will be done as an in-class group
activity. Use the activity as an assessment of your knowledge about experimental design. 

Hand out and explain the air plane activity.  This will incorporate the use of knowledge on
the scientific method and experimental design. 

Homework:
Finish Airplane Activity, watch video on metric conversions