Monday
Objective: Discuss what science is; Begin discussion of the scientific method. Absent students get notes from Mr. Hadachek or other students.
Homework: Review notes from today; specifically, key in on important concepts mentioned in class.
Tuesday
Objective: Differentiated instruction over the scientific method. Four groups will work on four separate tasks:
Group one: Design your own science experiment and present to the class
Group two: Create an interview asking questions about the scientific method, and videotape giving the interview to another teacher.
Group three: Create a series of flash cards highlighting the scientific method
Group four: Create a poster over the scientific method and film group members discussing the poster
Wednesday
Discuss Edmodo. Show examples and pass out permission slips. Finish differentiation if necessary; Discuss the use of scientific tools and measurement. Practice using the metric system.
Homework: Complete a worksheet in class using measurement devices.
Thursday
Objective: Watch a video highlighting extremophiles to transition into the life properties note set
Friday
Objective: Compare several living things; students will collect items in groups from the nature trail.
