Science In Daily Life - Unit Planner

Unit Review
Unit Test - Friday Feb 24th

Topic 1: Finding Problems

Learning Goals:
  1. Formulate testable questions 
  2. Understand the difference between observational and experimental questions
  3. Ask questions based on observations
Activities
- Asking Questions Activity
Topic 1 Note Template
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Topic 2: Parts of an Experiment

Learning Goals:
  1. Make predictions and hypotheses using the if...then...because format
  2. Design an experiment and explain the steps involved in the process
  3. Draw conclusions based on observations and data
Activities
- Scientific Method Mix & Match
- Using the Scientific Method Worksheet (Video Intructions)
- LAB: Come Fly With Me 
Topic 2 Note Template
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Topic 3: Observations & Inferences

Learning Goals:
  1. Explain the difference between observations & inferences
  2. Make observations & inferences
Activities
- O vs. I Worksheet
- LAB: The Quicker, Thicker-Picker-Upper
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Topic 4: Fair Testing & Experimenting

Learning Goals:
  1. Identify independent, dependent and control variables
  2. Use independent, dependent and control variables to plan and complete an experiment
  3. Collect observations and data accurately and effectively
Activities
- Variables Practice
- Identifying Variables Worksheet
​- Shopping Bags: Pedometers, Variable Identification
- LAB: Bounty Lab Part 2
Topic 4Note Template
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Topic 5: Slogans & Science in the Media
Topic 6: Testing Claims

Learning Goals:
  1. Explain the difference between claims and slogans
  2. Identify testable claims in various types of media
  3. Formulate questions that can be scientifically tested
  4. Investigate scientific claims and information
  5. Explain the importance of a fair test in everyday science 
Activities
- Testing Claims - Pringles Lab
- Claim vs. Slogan? Images & Worksheet
​- Ad Busters Activity
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Topic 7: Maslow's Hierarchy of needs

Learning Goals:
  1. Explain how scientific information is presented for different audiences
Activities
- Maslow's Hierarchy Popplet Project
- Ad Aware
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Topic 8: Reading Into Ads

Learning Goals:
  1. Describe how science is used in everyday life
  2. Demonstrate how problem-solving and decision-making activities in everyday life use the scientific process
Activities
- Examining Advertisements
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