Physical Science Packet Section 1.1: The Methods of Science

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Physical Science Packet Section 1.1: The Methods of Science

Name: _________________ Due: Date of Chapter 15 Test

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Section 1.1: The Methods of Science Study Guide

Major topics on the test will include:

A. What is Science? a. Life Science b. Earth Science c. Physical Science

i. Chemistry: The study of matter and how it changes ii. Physics: The study of energy and the laws of motion

B. The Scientific Method

a. Define the Scientific Method b. Parts of the Scientific Method

i. Stating a Problem ii. Researching and Gathering Information

iii. Forming a Hypothesis iv. Testing a Hypothesis v. Analyzing the Data

vi. Drawing Conclusions c. Application of the Scientific Method

C. Models, Theories, and Laws

a. Define Models, Theories, and Laws b. Examples of Models, Theories, and Laws

D. Technology

a. Define Technology b. Applications of Technology

E. Standards of Measurement

a. Standard of Mass b. Standard of Length c. Precisely Measuring Length

F. Communicating with Graphs

a. Independent Variable b. Dependent Variable c. Slope of the Graph

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Essential Questions List Date Started: _____________ Question #1: __________________________________________________________ Notes: (to be filled out on review day)

Date Started: _____________ Question #2: __________________________________________________________ Notes: (to be filled out on review day)



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Date Started: _____________ Question #7: __________________________________________________________ Notes: (to be filled out on review day) Date Started: _____________ Question #8: __________________________________________________________ Notes: (to be filled out on review day) Date Started: _____________ Question #9: __________________________________________________________ Notes: (to be filled out on review day)

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Day #1: Observation Notes

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Day #2: The Scientific Method Notes

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Day #3: Models, Theories, and Laws; Technology Notes

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Day #4: Standards of Measurement; Communicating with Graphs Notes

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The Candle Lab Name _______________________ Stating the Problem: What causes the water to rise into the container? Gathering Information: What do you already know about the experiment after seeing the video/demo? Form a Hypothesis: I believe the water goes into the container because __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Testing the Hypothesis/Setting Up Your Experiment:

• What is the variable that you are testing for? _____________

• How will you test for this variable?

• What are the constants of your experiment?

• If your variable causes the change, what do expect to see when you conduct the experiment?

• Describe your experiment and draw a picture of it before and after. Observations: What did you see happen during your investigation? Analyzing the Data: Did the water level rise after the candle went out? Drawing Conclusions: Does your variable cause the change in the water level? Explain how you know.

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Table 1.1: Classroom Variable, Experimental Set-Up, and Results Variable Tested

Drawing of Set-Up (With Labels)

How did you change the control of the experiment?

How did your variable affect the water level?

Summarizing the Conclusions: Which variable listed above causes the water level to rise in the container? Provide an explanation.

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Insert McClymont Supplement Using constants, controls, and variables

[from Marble Madness II] (Pg. 1)

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Insert McClymont Supplement [From Marble Madness II]

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Insert Roe’s Quantitative Chemistry Supplement Measuring with Significant Figures

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Insert Nature of Science Supplemental Pg. 13 Lab 2: No Need to Count Your Pennies

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Insert Nature of Science Supplemental Pg. 27 Section 1 Reinforcement: The Methods of Science

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Insert Nature of Science Supplemental Pg. 33 Note-taking Worksheet: The Nature of Science

(Supplemental Pg. 33 ONLY)

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Insert Nature of Science Supplemental Pg. 21 Directed Reading for Content Mastery: Section 3

– Communication with Graphs

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Insert Nature of Science Supplemental Pg. 37 Chapter Review: The Nature of Science

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Insert Nature of Science Supplemental Pg. 38 Chapter Review: The Nature of Science

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