Content Standard: J. Inquiry and Problem
Solving Students will apply inquiry and problem-solving
approaches in science and technology. Students will be able to: 1. Make accurate observations using
appropriate tools and units of measure. Understand how to use many different
lab measuring devices. Sense of scale Basic measurement lab. LAD:
Microscopes in the Lab calibration 2. Design and conduct scientific
investigations which include controlled experiments and
systematic observations. Collect and analyze data, and draw
conclusions fairly. Students design and conclude
experiments using the scientific method. Osmosis Lab Lab report with analysis and
conclusion. . 3. Verify and evaluate scientific
investigations and use the results in a purposeful
way. Students should be able to demonstrate
understanding of concepts based on their data. Use data in a
meaningful way. Students will design and construct
balloon-styrofoam cars using basic principals and Newton's
Laws of Motion. Students will take measurements of
car, testing their design for the end result. Do they go? If
not, why not. Explain. Newton's 3 Laws 4. Compare and contrast the processes
of scientific inquiry and the technological
method. Explain the difference between
technology and science. Balloon Car Activity (with
blueprints) Derby Day Kids race their creation, test
applications Marbles in Motion (Interact Unit) technology method 5. Explain how personal bias can
affect observations. Students understand that personal bias
can effect observations and outcomes. Balloon Car Activity (with
blueprints) bias 6. Design, construct, and test a
device (invention) that solves a special problem. Students will design, construct and
test a device of their own design. Balloon Car Activity (with
blueprints) Roller Coasters Electric Houses .
Common Assessment(s): MAP
Task: Life in the
Ecosystems
drag
friction
acceleration
air resistance
volume
See Handout.
scientific methods