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Objective: To explore and examine stereotypes in order to identify characteristics of a scientist 

CSI Note: Can you take on the role of a scientist in order to identify the mystery substance?

Drill: In your Drill Book draw a picture of Scientist Chris, a typical scientist. Include the environment in which Chris is working along with any equipment Chris is using.

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1. Look at your picture of Chris. Complete the following statement giving your ideas of a scientist. Make sure to include at least 3 supporting details. A scientist is a person that ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Discussion Question: What characteristics do most of our class pictures have in common?  a. ________________ b. ________________ c. ________________ d. ________________ e. ________________ f. ________________

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A scientist is a man that works in a lab. They work with test tubes and chemicals at a lab table. They wear lab coats and most use goggles.

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3. Do you agree with our class perception of a scientist? SEE your answer. I ________________ with our class perception of a scientist. _________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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4. A stereotype is a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion. Does your picture represent a stereotype?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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People’s ideas of what scientist are, are often stereotypes. Think about how the world around us is explored. Do all scientists wear lab coats and work in a laboratory? Some do, but some also work on top of the highest mountains, in the deepest parts of the oceans, and as far out as space. Many men and women of every culture are scientists. Just as varied as to how scientists appear and where they work is what they do. Listed below are some of the scientists that may be discussed this year in your science class.

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Homework: 1. Look at each of the 6 prefixes listed below. Use some resource to identify the meaning of each prefix. Use only 1 or 2 words.  

2. Then using the meaning of each prefix, match the scientists with what they do! Choose the best answer for each.

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Prefix Meaning Matching Definitions astro- ______________ _____ 1. Astronomer A. Studies rocks, minerals, and Earth’s land forms. bio- ______________ _____ 2. Biologist B. Studies outer space, the solar system, and objects in it.

geo- ______________ _____ 3. Geologist C. Studies the interaction between life forms in an environment. chem- ______________ _____ 4. Chemist D. Studies all forms of life.  eco- ______________ _____ 5. Ecologist E. Studies motion, forces, energy to explain the way things work.

phys- ______________ _____ 6. Physicist F. Studies elements, atoms, and molecules