12/2 - Biology Scientific Inquiry

Objective - Power standard 1 - Scientific Inquiry

The students will learn the scientific method in order.
The students will be able to identify and explain the different steps.
The students will be able to define and identify the independent, dependent, standardized and control variables of an experiment.

Materials: Scientific method ppt, wiffiti screen, cell phone, Variable Ws.

Reminders: Discussion post due tomorrow at 11:59 pm, Syllabus signed and in the front of a 3 ringed binder with 7 dividers due on Monday,

Lesson:

Starter: Pass out the experiment and have the students identify the steps and put them in order.

Lecture: I will use the scientific method ppt to lecture to the students. Within the ppt, we will use the bubble gum lab as examples of the specific scientific method steps. When we get to the identifying variables slide, I will use the wiffiti screen and cell phones to poll the class as a way to check understanding.
I will pass out the variable ws and give them students instructions. I will only ask for one variable at a time. The group will read the scientific question on the variable ws and I will ask for each variable. A student in each group will text their group's answer to the wiffiti screen. We will move on to the next variable after all have answered correctly. We will do the first 3 questions as a class and then the rest will be done as individuals for homework.