UNIT 1: Intro to Science

Essential Skills for Unit 1:

1.	Understand the sequential order of the scientific method and apply to classroom investigations.
2.	Identify independent and dependent variables (manipulated and responding) in controlled experimentation.
3.	Read, interpret, and create scientific tables and graphs.
4.	The student will be able to demonstrate and use the following scientific tools while implementing the International System of Measurements (Metric System): Beakers, graduated cylinders, flasks, metric balances, metric rulers, meter sticks, Test tubes, safety equipment, alcohol burners, calculators, computers, microscopes, Newton scales, dissecting equipment, and thermometers.

Unit 1 Sections

Graphing	Lab Safety	Scientific Method	Metric System	Metric Conversions	Instruments & Tools

 

Unit I Vocabulary	Unit I Vocabulary #1 | Unit I Vocabulary #2 | Unit I Vocabulary #3
Unit I Notes	Steps in making good graphs Lab Safety Rules Steps to the Scientific Method The Metric System | Density Notes | Understanding the Dial-O-Gram Balance Volume Notes I | Volume Notes II How to Convert in Metrics
Handouts & Labs	Line Graphs, Line Graphs II, Bar Graphs, Bar Graphs II Lab Safety Rules Mass Lab, Volume Lab, Density Lab, Growing with Metrics, Measuring in Metrics, Metric Make-Over, Volume Practice Sheet Metric Conversions: Corrective, Enrichment
Unit I Practices Quizzes and Tests:	Graphing Practice Quiz Lab Safety Practice Quiz Scientific Method Practice Quiz Metric System Practice Quiz Metric Conversions Practice Quiz Identifying Scientifific Instruments Practice Quiz Unit I Practice Test