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Agenda 10-02-2015
1. Introduction: Objectives and Purpose
2. Homework
3. Science Fair:
• Review of Literature
4. Self-Directed Time with Chromebooks
Objectives
Students will be able to:
– Plan and carry out a scientific investigation.
Purpose
Students will be able to:
– Apply the knowledge gained to plan and
complete a science fair project.
Homework
• Work on Projects:
• Science Fair
• Review of Literature Topics, Titles and
Subtitles
• Due Friday, October 9th
• Hispanic Scientist/Inventor
• Due Tuesday, October 6th
Endorsement
Special permission only needed if you work with
humans, microorganisms, animals, animal tissue
or DNA.
Hint: check Dr. C site, “City Science Fair” link.
Due Friday, October 9th
Purpose and Hypothesis
• Problem
• Hypothesis
• Variables
Review of Literature
Materials and Methods of Procedure
Results
Conclusions
References
Review of Literature
Section with background information that helps
understand and explain the topic related to the project.
Example: If the project is about “The Effect of Soil
Temperature on Plant Growth; this section should include
the following titles:
• Plant Growth
• Factors that Affect Plant Growth
• Soil
• Importance of Soil for Plants
• Effect of Soil Temperature on Plants
Review of Literature: Practice
• Copy the graphic organizer on loose leaf paper
• Work with a partner
• Select two projects
• Identify purpose or problem; hypothesis;
variables and possible topics (at least three)
• Place your work in the tray
• Get your assigned Chromebook
• Work on your projects
• Consider your priorities and deadlines