Objective: I will distinguish between independent & dependent variables and explain the relationship between the two

1. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Do Now Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Work Period Exit Slip Objective: I will distinguish between independent & dependent variables and explain the relationship between the two. Do Now:(You have 5 minutes) On Do Now slip: Classify the following statements as either TESTABLE (T) or Non-Testable (NT): What color are a frog’s lungs? T NT How does sunlight affect a plant’s growth? T NT Which pizza restaurant is the best in New Haven? T NT Choose one question that is testable and explain why it is testable.

2. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Real-world connection Cause and effect, before and after Vocabulary *Variable * Independent Variable * Dependent variable * Constant * Controlled Variable

3. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Seating chart-period 1

4. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Seating chart-period 2

5. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Seating chart-period 3

6. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Seating chart-period 7

7. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Announcements: Facebook survey + goals, parent questionnaire& course contract past due!, as of now 20 points deducted. Will not accept after this week.

8. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Announcements: You must sign up for text message and/or email service!—As of now, 20 points being deducted. Send a text message to: (779) 379-3966 With the message: @msfchem @msfap

9. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? AGENDA Introduction Mini-Lesson Summary Do Now Work Period Exit Slip Announcements: Bring in school supplies or $2—BINDER + TABS (THIS FRIDAY we will set up binders & lab folders)

10. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? What is a variable? In any experiment, you will have variables. VARIABLE: a factor that can change Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

11. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Example: What might affect how well a student does on a test? Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

12. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? YOU TRY! What variables can affect the taste of soda? Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

13. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

14. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

15. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Example: How does talking on your cell phone affect your phone bill? What do you need to consider for this experiment? What can you change directly/purposefully? What will change as a result? What things do you want to be the same? Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

16. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? INDEPENDENT VARIABLE: DEPENDENT VARIABLE: CONSTANTS: Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

17. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group used calculators and the other group computed without calculators. Testable Question: What is the independent variable? What is the dependent variable? What are the constants? Work Period Summary Mini-Lesson Exit Slip Do Now Introduction

18. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Summary WHAT DISTINGUISHES AN INDEPENDENT VARIABLE FROM A DEPENDENT VARIABLE? (ANSWER IN 1 SENTENCE) Work Period Summary Exit Slip Mini Lesson Introduction Do Now

19. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Complete Pages 12-13. After 5-7 minutes, we will go over the first part of the class work. Work Period Exit Slip Introduction Do Now Mini-Lesson Summary

20. Unit 1: Becoming Chemists/Thinking Like a Doc—Scientific Method 1.2 Aim: How can I distinguish between independent & dependent variables? Exit Slip Make sure you get your trackers checked! Exit Slip Introduction Do Now Mini-Lesson Summary Work Period