S1+Science+Skills

__**Online Activities**__

[|Part I: Vocabulary] [|Explanation of IV and DV] [|Part II: Types of Graphs] [|Part III: Observation vs Inference Quiz] [|Part IV: Quantitative vs Qualitative Evidence] [|Part V: Reading Charts & Graphs quiz]


 * Notes**


 * 1.1 What Is Science?**

__Objectives__:

1. Explain how science and technology are related. 2. List the major branches of natural science and describe how they overlap. 3. Describe the main ideas of physical science.


 * 1.2 Using the Scientific Approach**

__Objectives__:

1. Describe the steps in the scientific method. 2. Compare and contrast facts, scientific theories, and scientific laws. 3. Explain the importance of models in science. 4. Explain the importance of safety in science.

Chapter 1, lesson 1 and 2 notes



Directions for Hypothesis poster



Identifying Variables










 * 1.3 Measurement**

__Objectives__:

1. Perform calculations involving scientific notation and conversion factors. 2. Identify the metric,and SI units used in science and convert between common metric prefixes. 3. Compare and contrast accuracy and precision. 4. Relate the Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit temperature scales.


 * 1.4 Presenting Scientific Data**

__Objectives__:

1. Organize and analyze data using tables and graphs. 2. Identify the relationship between a manipulated variable and a responding variable. 3. Explain the importance of communicating data. 4. Discuss the process of peer review.