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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3 Course Code: 200210001
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: N: Nature of Science; P: Physical Science
TOPIC I: Practice of Science in Matter
ESSENTIAL CONTENT / OBJECTIVES / INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS /A. Methods in Science – Studying Matter
1. Experimental (Controlled vs. Natural)
2. Observational Investigation of Weight and Mass of Matter
3. Descriptive Research of Matter
4. Model the Effect of Weight and Mass on Matter
B. Scientific Processes – Studying Matter
1. Observation in Properties of Matter
2. Inference/Hypothesis related to Matter and its Properties
3. Experiment (Control Group and Experimental Group)
4. Variables (Test, Outcome, and Constant)
5. Repetition & Replication / · Distinguish between an experiment and other types of scientific investigations where variables cannot be controlled, such as weight and mass of an object.
· Describe the common methods and models used in different fields of science and analyze the benefits and limitations of them.
· Evaluate a scientific investigation in matter using evidence of scientific thinking and problem solving.
· Analyze an experimental procedure to identify a design flaw and propose a method for correcting it, using the properties of matter as variables.
· Identify test (independent) variable and outcome (dependent) variable in a matter experiment.
· Differentiate between replication and repetition and evaluate the use and need for each in a scientific investigation.
· Interpret and analyze data to make predictions and defend conclusions.
· Explain the value of a hypothesis, even if they turn out not to be supported by the data. / Core Text Book: Pearson Interactive Science Florida Ch. 1.5, Ch. 2.1
Vocabulary: science, experiment, scientific investigation, observations, inference, experiment, hypothesis, test variable, outcome variable, controlled variable, data, inquiry, claim, empirical evidence, reasoning, predicting, hypothesis, trial, repetition, replication, support, fail to support, analyzing
Technology:
1. Pearson: My Science Online, My Planet Diary, Untamed Science
2. BrainPOP: Scientific Method
3. Study Jams: Scientific Inquiry Activities, Scientific Methods
4. How is a controlled experiment performed?
5. Experimental Design
6. Scientific Methods
7. Study Jams-Scientific Theory & Evidence
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Learning Goals Progression Scale
M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3 Course Code: CS3 – 200210001 / Access CS3 – 7820017
Standard(s): SC.8.N.1.1
Scale / Learning Progression / Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment ActivitiesScore/Step 5.0 / ð I am able to evaluate the use of hypotheses in the design and evaluation of experiments.
ð I am able to analyze the test and outcome variables of an experiment.
ð I am able to analyze and interpret data to make inferences and predictions and to defend conclusions. / Design and complete a scientific investigation that investigates the difference between mass and weight.
SC.68.CS-PC.1.4 Recognize the impacts and consequences of plagiarism on the development of creative works, projects, publications and online content.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.1Explain the guidelines for the fair use of downloading, sharing or modifying of digital materials.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.3 Explain the possible consequences of violating intellectual property law.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.5 Demonstrate compliance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Score/Step 4.0 / ð I am able to relate the use of hypotheses in the design and evaluation of experiments.
ð I am able to distinguish between test and outcome variables in a given scientific experiment.
ð I am able to analyze and interpret data to make inferences and predictions and to defend conclusions / Design and complete a scientific investigation that examines the relationship between sample size of a substance and its density. Be sure to use the following terms:
Experimental Design, Procedures, Collect Data, Analyze Data, Conclusion, test variable, outcome variable
SC.68.CS-PC.1.4 Recognize the impacts and consequences of plagiarism on the development of creative works, projects, publications and online content.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.1Explain the guidelines for the fair use of downloading, sharing or modifying of digital materials.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.3 Explain the possible consequences of violating intellectual property law.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.5 Demonstrate compliance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Score/Step 3.0 Target
(Learning Goal) / ð I am able to evaluate the value of hypotheses.
ð I am able to identify test and outcome variables in a given scientific experiment.
ð I am able to identify inferences, predictions, and/or conclusions that are based on data in an experiment. / Using a scientific experiment, explain why the hypothesis is a valuable tool, identify test and outcome variables, inferences, predictions, and/or conclusions that are based on data.
Score/Step 2.0 / ð I am able to recognize a hypothesis.
ð I am able to recognize a variable in a scientific experiment.
ð I am able to use simple data to draw a conclusion. / Read a scenario about an experiment, identify the hypothesis and variables, and analyze the data to form a conclusion.
Score/Step 1.0 / ð I am able to explain the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation.
Standard(s): SC.8.N.1.2 Assessed as SC.7.N.1.2
Score/Step 5.0 / ð I am able to compare and evaluate the use and importance of repetition versus replication in a scientific investigation. / Analyze different scientific investigations and compare and evaluate the use and importance of repetition versus replication. Use the information to create a presentation.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.1Explain the guidelines for the fair use of downloading, sharing or modifying of digital materials.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.3 Explain the possible consequences of violating intellectual property law.
SC.68.CS-CS.3.3 Integrate information from multiple file formats into a single artifact.
Score/Step 4.0 / ð I am able to distinguish between and explain the need for repetition and replication. / Complete a claim, evidence, and reasoning paragraph for the importance of repetition and replication in scientific investigations.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.1Explain the guidelines for the fair use of downloading, sharing or modifying of digital materials.
SC.68.CS-PC.4.3 Explain the possible consequences of violating intellectual property law.
SC.68.CS-CS.3.3 Integrate information from multiple file formats into a single artifact
Score/Step 3.0 Target
(Learning Goal) / ð I am able to distinguish between repetition and replication. / Create a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts repetition and replication. (Include examples from lab experiences involving density, mass, weight)
Score/Step 2.0 / ð I am able to identify examples of repetition and replication. / Create a foldable that identifies examples of repetition and replication in scientific investigations.
Score/Step 1.0 / ð I am able to understand the need for scientific investigations to be repeated by others.
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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 3 Course Code: 200210001
SC.8.N.1.1SC.8.N.1.2
SC.8.N.1.4
SC.8.P.8.4
SC.8.P.8.2 / Pendulum Clock
Weight and Mass
/ Video / Mass and Weight
Volume / Density
/ Instructional
Image / Mass vs. weight
/ Skill Builder / Science Lab: Matter
/ Instructional Games / Moon-Earth Pinball
/ All activities are hyperlinked.
/ Video / "Hello, Baby, We Did It!" Balloonist Crosses Atlantic Alone
Black Hole Discovered at Center of the Milky Way
Downhill Science: Alpine Skiing
Flying Like a Bird in an Ultralight
Flying with the Famed Thunderbirds: 8-Pt. Rolls and 9 G's
Football Concussions - Even the Small Hits May Hurt
Hubble Telescope Captures What May Be First Images Ever of a Black Hole
In Pool Simulating Zero Gravity, Astronauts Train to Build ISS
Is There Zero Gravity in Space?
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
No Earthly Bounds for These Students
Quarks with Quirky Names Make Up Most Matter
Quest to Find Origins of the Universe: Huge Supercollider is Built in Switzerland / Science of Golf: Friction & Spin
Science of Golf: Kinematics
Science of Golf: Evolution of the Golf Ball
Science of Golf: Volume, Displacement & Buoyancy
Science of Golf: Evolution of the Golf Club
Science of NFL Football: Newton's First Law of Motion
Science of NFL Football: Torque & Center of Mass
Science of NHL Hockey: Mass, Volume & Density
Second Graders Design Heat Experiment for Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle Lab Tests Effects of Gravity (and Lack of It) on Brain, Nervous System
Stepping Out on The Ledge At Top of Sears Tower
The Physics of Curve Balls
The Science of Snowboarding
World's Largest Atom Smasher Fires Up in Chicago
Zero Gravity Plane Ride Lets Famed Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking Escape His Wheelchair
/ Image / Atoms, Elements, Isotopes (NASA Genesis Mission Teacher Resource)
How Did Earth's Atmosphere Form?
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