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Termite Lab Conclusions: Writing Scientific Conclusions Supported by Evidence

In this lesson, students will debrief the termite lab and draft scientific conclusions supported by evidence. They will access their e-textbook and the class website for resources.

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Termite Lab Conclusions: Writing Scientific Conclusions Supported by Evidence

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  1. Objectives: • Today we will… • Debrief Termite Lab • Draft our conclusions • Accessing our e-text and website • So that we can… • Write scientific conclusions that are supported with evidence and connected to background knowledge.

  2. Bell Work: • Please open your binders to your termite lab. • On a whiteboard, please write “observation” or “inference” for each statement below: • The termite liked the black line best. • The termite followed the blue circle for 1 minute. • The termite smelled the papermate ink more strongly than the other brands.

  3. Debrief: Variables Square is drawn with Bic ink, circle with Papermate, and triangle with Gel. Observe the termite and time how long he spends on each shape.

  4. Debrief: Variables All boxes drawn with Papermate pens. Observe the termite and time how long he spends on each shape.

  5. Debrief: Variables Observe the termite and count how many times he leaves each line. Gel Bic Papermate

  6. Debrief: Variables Square is drawn with Bic ink, circle with Papermate, and triangle with Gel. Observe the termite and time how long he spends on each shape.

  7. Debrief: Variables All boxes drawn with Gel pens. Observe the termite’s behavior.

  8. Writing Conclusions:

  9. Work Time – With Your Lab Partner: Please share your conclusion planning template and give each other feedback. REVISE YOUR PLANNING. • Does your conclusion statement answer your testable question(s)? • Was your conclusion the same or different as your partner? Why? • Is there any evidence that your partner discussed that you didn’t? How could you include it in your conclusion? • How did your partner tie their conclusion to our background knowledge about termites? Did you make the same connections?

  10. Work Time - Individual: • You have the remaining time today to draft your conclusion. • This is what you will be turning in for a grade on this lab, so this work must be done individually.If you have questions, please raise your hand so that I can help you. Please do not ask your neighbor  • Use your planning template and the exemplar as a guide!

  11. Homework: • Final, polished termite lab conclusions are DUE TUESDAY. • You must turn in a hard copyof your conclusionstapled to your lab packet and rubric sheet. (The conclusion should be on top, the lab packet in the middle, and the rubric sheet on the back.) • If you cannot print at home, there is printing available in the school library for 5 cents per page. Be sure to plan ahead 

  12. Accessing Our Textbook: • Go to http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/ • Log in with the same username and password you use for your history textbook or create a new account. • Click the “Add” button next to your list of textbooks. • Enter the code passed out in class on the sheet called “Setting Up & Accessing Your Online Biology Textbook.” The code can also be found in our syllabus.

  13. Our Class Website: • www.prospectridgeacademy.org • Click on “Academics” • Select “High School” • Click on “Classes” and then “9th Grade Biology/9th Grade Biology Honors” • General information will be posted on the class page. Daily power points/assignments will be posted on the calendar, which can be accessed from my main teacher page. • Click “Subscribe” to BOTH my teacher page and the class page.

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