Course Description

           “How do you know what to believe?”  is a question that will run through all of our discoveries this trimester.  You are encouraged to look within your self to sort science from science fiction and myth from fact.  We will begin with proving science through labs and each student will conduct a self-designed experiment.  This will followed with research about controversial science topics.  Later in the trimester, students will summarize their papers in the form of web sites and presentations. 

              Is seeing truly believing?  We will look closely and light and how an eye functions, as well as sound and the ear.  The class will do numerous in-class explorations and assessments.  This section will tie up our essential question with an in-depth look at waves and their traits.

              We will culminate the trimester with personal learning posters.  Students reflect on their work thus far and will write reflections. 

Goals

• Fully understand the scientific process and implement
• Hone critical thinking skills
• Communication- share ideas and understandings through a variety of forms
• A stronger understanding of waves and their effects

Projects and Activities

Create your own lab

Research projects on controversial topic

Create web sites and presentations on topic

Pendulum lab

Sound Speed lab

Perception posters

Light and color on-line simulations

Editing Project

Supplies Needed

Note Book

Folder or three ring

Bens/ Pencil

Positive Attitude

Chocolate for Louise, Pumpkin seeds for Steve