Unit 1: Review of Science and Math Skills



Name: _____________________ Period: _____

Review: Math and Science Skills

UNIT TEST DATE: __________________

Objectives: 1) Know the steps of the scientific method

2) Distinguish between observations, data, and inferences

3) Make scientific graphs by hand and using software

4) Be able to correctly round numbers, calculate percent error (deviation), and rate of change

5) Perform algebraic calculations and lab measurements of density, mass, and volume

6) HONORS: Use dimensional analysis to solve quantitative problems

Class Lessons: The Importance of Units: The Gimli Glider

Zoom! Observations and Inferences

Cat Thermometers: Writing a High School Lab Report

Math skills for science: Density, Rate of Change, Rounding, Percent Error, Graphing

ASSIGNMENTS

Learning At Home: (Do these at home, in study hall, computer lab or the library, BEFORE doing other assignments, and bring any questions you have with you to class)

Due Date:

_____ Graphing Data by Hand (Bozeman Science 5 min. video)



Watch the video and make the Plant Growth graph.

_____ A Beginner’s Guide to Graphing Data

(Bozeman Science 10 min. video)

Watch the video and make the Ice Cream Scatter Plot graph.

_____ Density (Bozeman Science 6 min. video)



Watch the video and do the density calculation for Blocks A and B

_____ Factor-Label Method (Dimensional Analysis)

(Bozeman Science 10 min. video) Watch the video, do all the problems on paper along with the video



_____ Scientific Method, Density

(Powerpoint Lessons on RHHS Pierce webpage)

Go through each PowerPoint once. Refer back to these for help with homework problems and lab reports as needed.

Skills Practice:

Due Date:

Scientific Method

_____ 1. Homer Simpson: Identify the Controls and Variables

_____ 2. Observations and Inferences practice questions

Graphing

_____ 1. Mars Shale and Eartha Quartz Graphing Practice

_____ 2. Computer Graphing (see handout for instructions)

Calculation Skills

_____ Density, Error, Rounding, Rate of Change practice problems

Applications:

Hands-On Activities

Due Date:

_____ 1. Mineral Density Inquiry (LAB) (Regents and Honors Labs)

_____ 2. Scientific Graphing (LAB) (Regents Lab only)

Critical Thinking, Reading, or Writing:

_____ Ancient Earthquakes and Tsunamis (see handout for instructions)

Honors Project:

_____ Summer Vacation Dimensional Analysis (see handout)

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Did you complete all the “At Home” lessons on time? Yes No

Did you complete all the skills practice on time? Yes No

Did you turn in your lab(s) on time? Yes No

Did you review and study for the Unit Test? Yes No

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