Research / Gather Information

• researches relevant literature, analyzes current research, and summarizes the findings

Forms Hypothesis

• selects & uses appropriate tools and technology to test hypothesis
• identifies and communicates sources of errors

Collect & Analyze Data

• creates and displays appropriate charts, graphs, & diagrams

1) Ch 1-3 study guide
2) Finish Reaction Time Lab
Java Reaction Time Tester
3) Practice Vocabulary Test
4) Practice Vocab at Quia.com
5) Metric Conversion Worksheet

Conclusion

• identifies possible reasons for inconsistent results
• formulates explanations using logic and evidence from the investigation
• recognizes that when an observation does not agree with an accepted scientific theory, the observation may be mistaken, or the hypothesis may need to be re-evaluated

1) Ch 1 Vocab Test (practice)
2) Reaction Time Review of Literature
3) Lab Report Guide

Homework: Outline section 1-4 and finish ch 1. Please make at least ten "jots'' in your lab notebook about reaction time. Use the #2 link above.

Conclusion

• identifies possible reasons for inconsistent results
• formulates explanations using logic and evidence from the investigation
• recognizes that when an observation does not agree with an accepted scientific theory, the observation may be mistaken, or the hypothesis may need to be re-evaluated

1) Homework due: 10 jots about reaction time & outline section 1-4 from book
2) Can you eat your Ritz & PB sandwiche?
3) Data Analysis & Conclusion Writing
4) Theory? What do you mean?
5) Microscope Observations and worksheet for 1-4

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-Homework due Monday: sections I, II, II, IV, V of lab writeup for reaction time lab. Sect. I, II, & V are wordprocessed. Sect. III, IV are in notebook & carbon copy stapled to report.