Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Using the Scientific Method


Fold'n Fly

Our day began with our summative. We had a few learning goals to achieve as follows:

Learning Goal: Students write a question and a hypothesis.

Success Criteria: My hypothesis …

  • Is a statement that includes the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable
  • Is an expression of what I think and may the same or different to my partner’s.
  • Is recorded in my flight report.

Learning Goal: Students write a procedure for their investigation into what makes the best paper plane.

Success Criteria: My procedure …

  • Identifies all variables
  • Identifies the plane template/name
  • Describes all changes that will be made to the plane/s
  • Describes what will be measured
  • Describes the number of trials
  • Includes a list of all materials
  • Includes detailed step-by-step instructions on constructing the plane or a copy of the instructions or link to instructions

The goal was for students to complete their question, hypothesis, and variables and receive feedback on their work. They also worked on the remainder of their procedure as well as building their planes for testing tomorrow. Students will be recording the results of their trials in a chart. They were required to prepare the chart today. We anticipate cold weather tomorrow. If the wind is mild, we will be testing our planes outdoors. Students should dress warmly for this activity. Devices are needed for tomorrow’s class.

After-care payments are past today and interest is accruing. The lunch ordering system for December is open.

Students attended math and gym class today. In math, students wrote their unit test.

Picture retakes take place tomorrow.

Homework & Reminders

·         UOI – the following needs to be completed for Wednesday

o   Bring warm jacket, boots, hat, gloves, scarf as we may be testing our planes outdoors tomorrow.

o   Devices are needed for tomorrow’s class

·         Thursday, November 22nd Picture Retakes

·         Tuesday, November 27th – Bake Sale

·         Wednesday, November 28th – Casual Day & Bake Sale

·         Thursday, November 29thCurling from 12 noon – 3 pm

·         Friday, November 30th – Report Cards go home

 

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