September 1 (A Day) and September 2 (B Day)

Objective: Students will use the scientific method in order to make predictions and analyze data from an experiment.

Warm-Up: Describe 3 unsafe lab procedures.

Vocabulary:
observation
opinion
research plan
conclusion
data

Classwork:
1) Discussion of scientific method
2) "Sponge Animal" lab
3) Review lab

Closure:
Identify characteristics of animals that help them to escape predators.

Tonight's Homework:
Think of a dilemma you’ve recently encountered and develop a solution based on the steps of the scientific method.

Homework due:
Rafael (Lab Safety) BCR for Honor's class
Safety Contract signed

Handouts:
None

Announcements:
None