6 th Grade Science

1. 08.25.14 6th Grade Science Please take one minute to read and look over your syllabus. Then, we will go over it together.

2. Temperature Check

3. The Syllabus… • A syllabus is your road map for the this class and class expectations • Points of interest • Journey • Journals • PRIDE • Contact Info • Class Materials

4. 08.25.14 On the back(with lines) put: • Your full name • Emergency contact info • Something you would like us to know about you • How do you feel about science WELCOME! • On the front(the side without lines) of your index card draw a picture that describes your summer!

5. School Expectations Hallways: Walk and talk, stay on the right, and use a level 2 voice. Classroom: Show PRIDE Bathroom: Go between classes Nurse: You will not leave for minor things. I.D.: Always worn around neck Dress Code: Stay within dress code standards

6. Remind 101 • Receive text messages with reminders of due dates • To sign up, text @misssob to 915-209-4046 • After this, it will ask you for your name • Send your first and last name

7. Classroom Expectations

8. Classroom Expectations

9. Room Tour! • Where is it? • Word Wall • Binder Cabinets • Turn in bin

10. Homework due on WEDNESDAY!

11. Review • Key questions

12. Safety Day 8.26.14 Lab Safety *Set up your paper like this  S: (Starter) what can you learn from this picture? Your name 8.26.14 Lab Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper)

13. Your name 8.26.14 Lab Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here)

14. YouTube P: Record as many safety rules as you can from the video! Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!

15. Your name 8.26.14 Lab Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) A: A: (draw map here)

16. A: Safety First • Science is a hands-on laboratory class. • You will be doing many laboratory activities, which require the use of hazardous chemicals and expensive lab equipment. • Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority. • A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in labs. Remember, turn it in TOMORROW!

17. SAFETY CONTRACT • 1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory. • 2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ask the teacher before proceeding. • 3. Never work alone. • 4. Do nottouch any thing… until you are instructed to do so. • 5. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory.

18. SAFETY CONTRACT • 6.. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited. • 7. Read all procedures thoroughly. • 8. Horseplay, practical jokes, pranks are dangerous and prohibited. • 9. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.

19. SAFETY CONTRACT • 10. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment • 11. Tell the teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe. • 12. Dispose of all materials properly. • 13. Wash your hands, if needed. • 14. Return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper storage area.

20. SAFETY CONTRACT • 15. You will be assigned an area at which you will work. • 16. Students are neverallowed in the science storage rooms • 17. If you have a medical condition, such as allergies, tell your teacher. • 18. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear laboratory goggles. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

21. SAFETY CONTRACT • 19. Long jewelry, untied hair and baggy clothing are prohibited • 20. Report any accident small or big • 21. If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water. • 22. Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so. • 23. Never handle broken glass • 24. If you don’t know… ask the TEACHER for help.

22. Your name 8.26.14 Lab Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) A: A: (draw map here)

23. Safety Equip. A: • Fire Extinguisher • Fire Blanket • First Aid Kit • Face/Eyewash/ Shower • *DRAW where they are in the room and label!

24. A: EMERGENCY If there is a fire or fire alarm • Quietly get up. • Walk toward the outside classroom door. • Line up single file on the outside classroom wall. • Walk out the double doors in single file. • Walk toward the teacher parking lot. • Remain in line until the drill is over. • Remain silent throughout the entire alarm so that all people can hear important directions. Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!

25. Your name 8.26.14 Lab Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) A: (record from video here) C: (record what’s wrong here)

26. What’s Wrong C: Answer the following using this senntance stem: __(who)______ did ___(what they did)____ which is wrong because…. • Betty started the lab activity before reading it through completely. • Bell says that the safety goggles mess up her hair and give her raccoon eyes. She refuses to wear them. • Barbie and Ken accidentally break a beaker full of some chemical. Instead of risking getting in trouble they quickly clean up the mess with paper towel and throw it in the garbage.

27. Your name 8.26.14 Lab Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) A: (record from video here) C: (record what’s wrong here) E: (reflect here)

28. E: Importance! • Why is it important to conduct science investigations in a safe manner? • It is important to be safe in lab because… Write in complete sentences.

29. C: What’s Wrong

30. What’s Wrong C:

31. What’s Wrong C:

32. 8.27.14 EDU Safety *Set up your paper like this  S: What’s wrong in the picture  Your name 8.27.14 EDU Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper)

33. Your name 8.27.14 EDU Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.)

34. P: Types of Investigations • Comparative Investigation – we COMPARE things we observe • Descriptive Investigation – we DESCRIBE things we observe • Experimental Investigation – we TEST things we observe

35. Your name 8.27.14 EDU Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.) A: A: (label the scenario.)

36. A: Investigation Scenarios • Sally wants to look at two different lady bugs. She compares their spots and colors and records her data. What type of investigation is this? How do you know?

37. A: Investigation Scenarios • George is concerned about the water height in the creek in his back yard. He decides to test the height of the water every day for a month and records what days it rains. He concludes that when it rains the water height goes up. What type of investigation is this? How do you know?

38. A: Investigation Scenarios • Peter’s science teacher started a garden at the school. His class goes outside and records descriptions of all the organisms they can find in the garden. What type of investigation is this? How do you know?

39. Your name 8.27.14 EDU Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.) A: A: (label scenarios C: (EDU list at least 3 safety rules.)

40. Your name 8.27.14 EDU Safety S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.) A: A: (Label.) C: (EDU.) E: (QUIZ .)

41. E: Safety quiz Word bank: Goggles, teacher, closed, eye wash, front, back, fire blanket • If we work with glass we must wear _________. • If we work with heat we must wear __________. • If we work with chemicals we must wear ________. • If there is an accident we tell the _________. • If someone is on fire, we use a _______. 6. The fire extinguisher is located in the ____ of the room. 7. The first aid kit is located in the ____ of the room. 8. We use the _________ if we have chemicals in our eyes. 9. When in doubt we tell the _______. 10. We wear _____ toed shoes in lab.

42. 8.28.14 Helicopter Lab Set up your paper like this  S: What’s wrong in this picture? Your name 8.28.14 Helicopter Lab S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.)

43. Your name 8.28.14 Helicopter Lab S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (record the steps of the scientific method.)

44. Write the steps of a scientific method from the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlb7tLJy5AI

45. Your name 8.28.14 Helicopter Lab S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: Record the steps of the scientific method A: A: (LAB.)

46. A: Purpose: Does the size of the helicopter change how fast it falls? Research: Hypothesis: If the helicopter is bigger, then it will take __________________ for it to fall to the ground. (longer or shorter)

47. A: • Procedure: (do not copy all the procedures) • Fold the helicopters. • Drop the big helicopter from one meter and time how long it takes to fall. Record data in the chart. • Repeat 2 times and record. • Drop the small helicopter from one meter and time how long it takes to fall. Record data in the chart. • Repeat 2 times and record. • Data Table:

48. Your name 8.28.14 Helicopter Lab S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (lab set up .) A: A: (record data C: (analyze data .)

49. E : C: • Analysis: • What can you learn from the chart? • When I look at my chart I notice that the big helicopter falls …. • Conclusion: • My hypothesis was _____________ because… • This is a ___________ investigation. • I wonder what will happen if …

50. Your name 8.28.14 Helicopter Lab S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (lab set up.) A: A: (Record data.) C: (analyze data .) E: (Reflect .)