Monday, August 17
- Journal #4:
- Final review of Math and Measurement (quiz for next class)
- Dependent on book checkout:
- Activity: Textbook Scavenger Hunt (check-out books to students during this time)
- Homework: Complete Scavenger Hunt (date TBD)
- Journal #5
- Math Quiz
- Measurement Activity
Wednesday, August 19
- Journal #6
- Review of graphing topics and methods: (Notes Page with example line graph)
- x and y-axis
- Independent and dependent variables
- Scale and increment
- Units and other labels
- Slope (for line graphs)
- Journal #7
- Motion Lab: Walk in the Park
- Journal #8
- Paper Lab: Measuring Length
- Activity: Timer Lab using CPO equipment
SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.
a. Trace the source on any large disparity between estimated and calculated answers to problems.
b. Consider possible effects of measurement errors on calculations.
c. Recognize the relationship between accuracy and precision.
d. Express appropriate numbers of significant figures for calculated data, using scientific notation where appropriate.
