Page 1 SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Dr. Erica Colón 2013 www.nittygrittyscience.blogspot.com Graphics www.djinkers.com License #0812169551
Table of Contents: Nature of Science Page 2 Description Page # Introduction 3 Section 1: The Method of Science 4 Layered Book Instructions 5 Layered Book Labels 6 Quiz: The Method of Science 7 Section 2: Standards of Measurement 8 Determining Density 9 Quiz: Standards of Measurement 10 Section 3: Graphing 11 Data Tables 12 Quiz: Graphing 13 Answer Key 14 Contact and Copyright Information 15 Appendix: Teacher Notes Large Print 16-18
Introduction If you are new to the idea of using a Science Interactive Notebook in your classroom, stop by my Nitty Gritty Science shop and download my Intro to Science Interactive Notebooks tutorial for FREE! In there you will find tips on how to begin with your students, what materials to have on hand and, most importantly, how it will enhance your students learning through reflection and creativity. Page 3 Focused Lessons with Differentiated Instruction The lessons shared on the following pages cover National Science Standards and meet students needs. I have given you the notes that I would give my students (Right Side Input Side of Notebook) so you can understand what I m having the students focus on when working on their creative assignments (Left Side Output Side of Notebook). Each lesson focuses on a Question of the Day (QOD) represented in red in the top margin of each Input page with student giving answer in red on Output page. Left Side Output Instructions for each Output Side are included. This includes cut-outs, foldables or master copies where applicable. You may find that students work slow at first, but once groups are organized and students know what is expected from them, not only will you see more energy focused on the final product, but also you will be shocked at the level of creativity certain students have in certain areas. Mini-Assessments Mini quizzes will be given for each section so you may monitor student s level of understanding. For reproduction purposes, there are two quizzes to a page so you can cut in half and save on some paper
Section 1: The Method of Science Page 4 Instructions: Students will research the Scientific Method then create a Layered Book to help them organize the important steps. The following are instructions needed to make the Layered Book, tab labels if you choose to use them and a miniquiz for this section.
Layered Book Step 1: Layer 5 sheets of colored paper about an inch apart vertically. Keep edges even. Page 5 Step 2: Fold up the bottom edges of the paper to form 10 equal tabs. Step 3: Fold the papers and crease well to hold tabs in place. Cut down middle of layered book to share other half with a partner.
Scientific Method Labels for Layered Book The Scientific Method Ask a Question Page 6 Research Form Hypothesis Design Experiment Gather & Analyze Data Conclusion Share Results Further Research?? Graphics www.djinkers.com License #0812169551
Name Date Quiz: The Method of Science Matching 1. Hypothesis 2. Control 3. Dependent variable 4. Experiment 5. Constant 6. Independent variable a. standard for comparison b. testable prediction c. factor that is adjusted by the experimenter d. factor that doesn t vary in experiment e. organized procedure for testing hypothesis f. factor whose value is graphed on y-axis Page 7 7. Put the steps of the Scientific Method in correct order using numbers 1-7. Gather and Analyze Data Ask a Question Research Conclusion Form Hypothesis Design Experiment Share Results Name Date Quiz: The Method of Science Matching 1. Hypothesis 2. Control 3. Dependent variable 4. Experiment 5. Constant 6. Independent variable a. standard for comparison b. testable prediction c. factor that is adjusted by the experimenter d. factor that doesn t vary in experiment e. organized procedure for testing hypothesis f. factor whose value is graphed on y-axis 7. Put the steps of the Scientific Method in correct order using numbers 1-7. Gather and Analyze Data Ask a Question Research Conclusion Form Hypothesis Design Experiment Share Results
Section 2: Standards of Measurement Page 8 Instructions: For this section, students will be calculating Density using the displacement method of marbles and pennies. This activity will give them practice using a balance and graduated cylinders, as well as walking them through how to calculate density. Attached is the activity that you can copy and students can paste into their Science Interactive Notebook. And the best part - easy set-up, easy clean-up! Graphics www.djinkers.com License #0812169551
Determining Density Volume is the amount of space taken up by something. Water displacement is one way to determine the volume of a solid. When an object is placed in water, the amount of water it displaces is the volume of the object. From the mass and volume of the object, its density can then be calculated. Density is a measure of how much mass fills a given amount of space. Note: 1 ml = 1 cm 3 Page 9 Materials: Balance 5 marbles Water 20 pennies 100 ml graduated cylinder Part I: 1. Determine the mass of 5 marbles on the balance. Mass = g 2. Fill the graduated cylinder to the 50 ml mark with water. Carefully add the 5 marbles to the cylinder. Do not allow any water to splash out. 3. Observe the new level of the water. a. New level of water = ml b. Original level of water = ml c. Volume of the 5 marbles = cm 3 4. Density = Mass = g = Volume cm 3 Part II 1. Repeat all steps in Part I with the 20 pennies. a. Mass of 20 pennies = g b. New level of water = ml c. Original level of water = ml d. Volume of the 20 pennies = cm 3 2. Density = Mass = g = Volume cm 3 Graphics www.djinkers.com License #0812169551
Name Date Quiz: Standards of Measurement 1. A beaker contains 0.42 L of water. The beaker s volume Is milliliters. a. 4.2 b. 0.042 c. 42 d. 420 Page 10 2. The correct symbol for the SI unit for temperature is. a. K b. ⁰F c. ⁰C d. ⁰K 3. A unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units is a unit. a. metric b. dependent c. derived d. standard 4. Density is derived from divided by volume. a. length b. time c. temperature d. mass 5. Of the following, the only unit that can t be used to express volume is a. L b. kg c. cm3 d. ml Name Date Quiz: Standards of Measurement 1. A beaker contains 0.42 L of water. The beaker s volume Is milliliters. a. 4.2 b. 0.042 c. 42 d. 420 2. The correct symbol for the SI unit for temperature is. a. K b. ⁰F c. ⁰C d. ⁰K 3. A unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units is a unit. a. metric b. dependent c. derived d. standard 4. Density is derived from divided by volume. a. length b. time c. temperature d. mass 5. Of the following, the only unit that cannot be used to express volume is. a. L b. kg c. cm 3 d. ml
Section 3: Graphing Page 11 Instructions: For this page in the Science Interactive Notebook, students will compare and contrast the three different types of graphs and how they are used. Students will be given three different sets of data and will need to determine what type of graph would best represent that data. Students will then need to graph the data for each table in their Science Interactive Notebook. I always make students use a minimum of three colors when doing an activity like this neatness counts! The following is the student handout for Graphing along with a mini-quiz.
Types of Graphs Directions: Cut out the following data tables and paste into your Science Interactive Notebook. Determine which graph would be most appropriate for the data listed in the tables. Draw a graph next to each data table making sure each graph has title and correctly label axes. Neatness counts! Page 12
# of shooting stars # of shooting stars Name Date Quiz: Graphing 1. What type of graph is used to display the following data? 2. What is the independent variable in the graph? 3. What is the dependent variable in the graph? 4. On what day of the week did the most shooting stars occur? 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Graph of Shooting Stars Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Days of the Week Page 13 5. What other graph could be used to illustrate this data? Name Date Quiz: Graphing 1. What type of graph is used to display the following data? 2. What is the independent variable in the graph? 3. What is the dependent variable in the graph? 4. On what day of the week did the most 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Graph of Shooting Stars Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Days of the Week shooting stars occur? 5. What other graph could be used to illustrate this data?
Answer Key Quiz: Method of Science 1. B 2. A 3. F 4. E 5. D 6. C 7. 5, 1, 2, 6, 3, 4, 7 Page 14 Quiz: Standard of Measurement 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B Quiz: Graphing 1. Line 2. Days of Week 3. # of Shooting Stars 4. Thursday 5. Bar
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