Mrs. Martinez’s Science Class

1. Mrs. Martinez’s Science Class Mrs. Martinez July 20, 2009

2. Agenda • Core Curriculum: The Development of Science Process Skills • Core Curriculum: Skills & Strategies for Interdisciplinary Problem Solving • Core Curriculum: Process Skills • Science State Standards • Materials • Grading Policy • Homework Policy • Suggestions for Supplementing

3. Core Curriculum The Development of Science Process Skills • Inquiry • Classifying • Communicating • Comparing and contrasting • Creating models • Gathering and organizing data • Generalizing • Identifying variables • Inferring – • Interpreting data • Making decisions • Manipulating materials • Measuring • Observing • Predicting

4. Core Curriculum SKILLS AND STRATEGIES FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY PROBLEM SOLVING • Working Effectively • Gathering and Processing Information • Generating and Analyzing Ideas • Common Themes • Realizing Ideas • Presenting Results

5. Core Curriculum Process Skills • follow safety procedures in the classroom, laboratory, and field • safely and accurately use the following tools: hand lens, ruler (metric), balance, gram weights, spring scale, thermometer (C°, F°), measuring cups, graduated cylinder& timepiece(s). • develop an appreciation of and respect for all learning environments (classroom, laboratory, field, etc.) • manipulate materials through teacher direction and free discovery • use information systems appropriately • select appropriate standard and nonstandard measurement tools for measurement activities • estimate, find, and communicate measurements, using standard and nonstandard units • use and record appropriate units for measured or calculated values • order and sequence objects and/or events • classify objects according to an established scheme • generate a scheme for classification • utilize senses optimally for making observations • observe, analyze, and report observations of objects and events • observe, identify, and communicate patterns • observe, identify, and communicate cause-and-effect relationships • generate appropriate questions (teacher and student based) in response to observations, events, and other experiences • observe, collect, organize, and appropriately record data, then accurately interpret results • collect and organize data, choosing the appropriate representation: journal entries, graphic representations, an drawings/pictorial representations • make predictions based on prior experiences and/or information • compare and contrast organisms/objects/events in the living and physical environments • identify and control variables/factors • plan, design, and implement a short-term and long-term investigation based on a student- or teacher-posed problem • communicate procedures and conclusions through oral and written presentations

6. Science State Standards Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education • Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry, and DesignStudents will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions. • Standard 2: Information SystemsStudents will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies. • Standard 3: Mathematics Students will understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry. • Standard 3: Mathematics Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics; communicate and reason mathematically; become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies; through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability. • Standard 4: ScienceStudents will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science. • Standard 5: TechnologyStudents will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs. • Standard 6: Interconnectedness: Common ThemesStudents will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning. • Standard 7: Interdisciplinary Problem SolvingStudents will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

7. Materials • Science notebook • Science folder • Ruler • Goggles • Apron • Pencils • Pens *Science project materials will be discussed later in the school year*

8. Grading Policy

9. Homework Policy

10. Suggestions for Supplementing • The students in this class will be responsible for a science fair project at the end of the school year. They will need several materials for these projects. As the school year progresses, I will let you know what these materials are. We need your help in supplying our students with these materials. If you can donate one or two materials, that would be greatly appreciated.