Welcome to Science!

Agenda09-08-2015

1. Introduction 2. Objectives and Purpose 3. Activity: Ice-Breaker 4. What is science?5. Scope and Sequence6. Activity: “Learning Lineup”7. Homework

Chicago

Mexico

Dr. Rosario Cañizales

• Education– HS & College: Biology & General Science

Venezuela– Master & Doctorate: Science Education

Western Michigan University (WMU): – Specialist Degree: Cognitive Psychology Venezuela

ObjectivesStudents will be able to:

– Establish relationships between science, technology and society

– Apply routines when working on science

Purpose

Students will be able to:

– Apply the knowledge gain about science to everyday-life situations.

Ice Breaking Activity: “When I Learn…”

• Complete the survey provided.• You will share 3 answers with an

elbow partner or student next to you.

• Introduce yourself if you don’t know your partner.

• Decide who will share first (#1) and who will share next (#2).

• Each person has 2 minutes to share 3 answers.

Name: ________________________

When I Lea rn …

Please check all that apply…

I like to work: I know my ________math facts by heart:

___ alone ___ addition ___ with a partner ___ subtraction ___ with a small group ___ multiplication ___ whole class ___ division ___ none of the above I work well when I: When I do a project, I would rather:

___ read about things ___ make up a song/rap ___ use hands-on materials ___ write a report ___ talk to other people and get their ideas ___ act out a skit ___ use the computer ___ create a game ___ listen and watch ___ make a presentation on the computer ___ make a poster When I’m learning I need: My favorite subject in school is:

___ quiet ___ reading ___ music or quiet noise ___ writing ___ to be able to move around ___ math ___ to be able to talk to others ___ science ___ social studies When I need help: Kind of books I like to read:

___ I will ask the teacher or a classmate ___ fiction ___ I don’t like to ask for help ___ mystery ___ I’m afraid people will laugh or judge me ___ sad when I ask for help ___ funny ___ historical fiction ___ action ___ other, specify: ______________________________ Things that keep me from learning:

___ music ___ people moving around me Adapted from: ___ noise “Pinterest, Icebreakers for middle school” ___ quiet ___ bright light ___ not enough light

What is science?

• Videohttps://youtu.be/de8OzOmUD7c

Tentative Scope and Sequence

2015-2016 Physical Science Grade 8

First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter A. Studying Materials Scientifically (Act. 1-11) Chemical and physical properties of different materials; hazardous materials and the safety procedures. Experimental design, data analysis, and written reports (journaling). Use these skills in other units. B. The Chemistry of Materials (Part I: Act. 12-14) Life cycles of common materials; atoms, elements, the periodic table and modeling the structures of several common compounds. Science Fair Project: - Report & Presentation

(visual & oral) Special Project: - Hispanic Scientist/Inventor

B. The Chemistry of Materials (Part II: Act. 15-29) Life cycles of common materials; atoms, elements, the periodic table and modeling the structures of several common compounds. D. Energy (Part I: Act. 53-61) Energy transfer, conservation and

the environmental costs of all energy use.

Special Projects: - Life Cycle of a Product - African-American

Scientist/Inventor

D. Energy (Part II: Act. 62-72) Energy transfer, conservation and the environmental costs of all energy use. E. Force and Motion (Part I: Act. 73-80) Force, motion and vehicle safety issues. Speed, motion graphs, and the impact of mass and speed on accidents. Special Projects: - The Green Computer - My Carbon Footprint:

What Am I going to do about it?

E. Force and Motion (Part II: Act. 81-88) Force, motion and vehicle safety issues. Speed, motion graphs, and the impact of mass and speed on accidents.

F. Waves (Act. 89-99) Types of waves, wave properties, sound, light, reflection, transmission, absorption, sound intensity, dangers of UV radiation

Special Projects: - Recycled Car - All That Light! (Family

Protection Plan against Ultraviolet Light)

Dr. Cañizales (128)

Activity: “Learning Lineup”

• Follow your teacher’s directions to form 2 lines.

• Take turns to share your idea of “science” with the student across from you.

• After 1 minute, it’s your partner turn to share his/her idea about science.

• When your teacher calls, move down the line to find another partner and repeat the activity.

What is science?

• Write your definition of science on a sticky note.

• Place the note on your class poster.

Homework

• Get a composition book (journal) and a cover for your book.

• Hand in letter to parents and complete Information Card.

• Search for a science fair project.

Before you leave today…

• Place the completed survey in your class tray.