Welcome to Planet Earth by Michael Stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES en-us 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC 2024-10-04 13:01:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Day 2: Warm-Up for 9/21-9/22 michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877848 Copy the diagram and then we will correct it using the Scientific Method.]]> 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877848 From Imperial to Metric michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877849 Since the United States is one of three countries that have not currently adopted the metric system, here is a handy travel guide to help you with making unit conversion a little easier.]]> 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877849 Theory vs. Facts vs. Law vs. Hypothesis Google Drawing  michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877850 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877850 Warm-Up: 9/20 - 9/21: Pre-Watch Video Quiz michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877851 After watching the video to the left, please click here to take the quiz on the video. YOU MUST ALREADY BE LOGGED INTO GOOGLE DRIVE IN ORDER FOR THE QUIZ TO WORK!]]> 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877851 Pre-Watch: Welcome to Earth: Map Skills michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877853 Can't watch it? Use this temporary information: 
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The concepts developed in these standards include the following: 
  • Density expresses the relationship between mass and volume. 
  • Information and data collected can be organized and expressed in the form of charts, graphs, and diagrams. 
  • The nature of science refers to the foundational concepts that govern the way scientists formulate explanations about the natural world. The nature of science includes the concepts 
    1. the natural world is understandable; 
    2. science is based on evidence - both observational and experimental; 
    3. science is a blend of logic and innovation; 
    4. scientific ideas are durable yet subject to change as new data are collected; 
    5. science is a complex social endeavor; and 
    6. scientists try to remain objective and engage in peer review to help avoid bias. 
  • A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that accounts for a set of facts and can be tested by further investigation. Only hypotheses that are testable are valid. A hypothesis can be supported, modified, or rejected based on collected data. Experiments are designed to test hypotheses. 
  • Scientific theories are systematic sets of concepts that offer explanations for observed patterns in nature. Theories provide frameworks for relating data and guiding future research. Theories may change as new data become available. Any valid scientific theory has passed tests designed to invalidate it. 
  • There can be more than one scientific explanation for phenomena. However, with competing explanations, generally one idea will eventually supersede the other as new tools, new observations, and verified data become available. 
  • Changing relevant variables will generally change the outcome. 
  • Scientific laws are generalizations of observational data that describe patterns and relationships. Laws may change as new data become available.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will be able to
  • measure the mass and volume of regular and irregular shaped objects and materials using common laboratory tools, including metric scales and graduated cylinders. 
  • apply the concept of mass per unit volume and calculate density without being given a formula. 
  • record data in systematic, properly-labeled, multicell tables, and using data, construct and interpret continuous line graphs, frequency distributions, bar graphs, and other explicating graphics that present a range of parameters, relationships, and pathways. 
  • interpret data from a graph or table that shows changes in temperature or pressure with depth or altitude. 
  • make predictions, using scientific data and data analysis. 
  • use data to support or reject a hypothesis. 
  • differentiate between systematically-obtained, verifiable data and unfounded claims.
  • evaluate statements to determine if systematic science is used correctly, consistently, thoroughly, and in the proper context. 
  • distinguish between examples of observations and inferences.  
  • explain how scientific methodology is used to support, refute, or improve scientific theories.
  • contrast the formal, scientific use of the term, "theory," with the everyday nontechnical usage of "theory". 
  • compare and contrast hypotheses, theories, and scientific laws. For example, students should be able to compare/contrast the Law of Superposition and the Theory of Plate Tectonics.
]]> 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877857 HW: Metric System Vocabulary Challenge michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877859 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877859 Day 3 - Warm-Up Map Skills  michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877860 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877860 Day 2: Scientific Method and Metric Measurement Review Quiz michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877861 2016-09-19 19:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/ES/wish/124877861