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This homework assignment introduces students to the scientific method. It includes a quiz and questions on the steps of the scientific method, as well as opportunities for students to assess their understanding.
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Sep. 6, 2013 7th Grade Science 1 Homework: None WHAT YOU NEED TODAY: Pen or pencil Glue Notebook 2 3 Table of Contents: Pg 27 Can you Spot 9/6 Pg 28 Scientific Method 9/6 Pg 29 I & E quiz questions 9/6 Pg 30 I & E quiz grade 9/6 Pg 31 Metric Mania Length 9/6 Pg 32 “ 9/6 Daily Question: What is the scientific method?
Pg 28 9/6 Scientific Method – It’s a process Why is it a process? What is a process?
You are going to take a quick assessment. This is not a test! I just want to see what you already know. When you are done BRING IT UP to me so we can scan it.
Pg 29 9/6 I & E Quiz Questions Write the questions you missed and then the correct answers. Pg 30 I & E Quiz Grade 9/6 Glue your quiz grade here
Can you Spot the Scientific Method? • Each sentence below describes a step in the scientific method. Match each sentence with a step. • A = Recognize a problem B = Form a hypothesis • C = Test with an experiment D = Draw conclusions. • Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted. _____ • 2. Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, they will blossom.” _____ • 3. Kim’s experiment showed that chicken egg shells were stronger when she gave the hen food that had extra calcium added. _____ • Arjuliasoaked six different kinds of seeds in water for 24 hours. Then she planted the seeds in soil at a depth of 1 cm. She used the same about of water, light, and heat for each kind of seed. _____ • Mohammed saw bats catching insects after dark. He asked, “How do bats find insects in the dark?” _____ • Kevin said, “If I kick the soccer play 5 times in the center it will go farther than if I kick it 5 times to the left or right.” _____ • Justin wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers and stems. _____ • Angela’s experiment proved that earthworms move away from light. _____ • Rene tested how much weight three different types of garbage bags could hold. _____ • Bob dropped and broke a glass that he was holding. The glass had been cold and wet. He wondered if the glass being cold and water made it more slippery. _____ Pg 28 9/6 Scientific Method – It’s a process Pg 27 9/6 Using your score card, write the correct answers. Highlight ones that you got wrong.