Comprehensive Science II
Student Assignment Packet (SAP)

Ms. Balboa

Objectives:

• SC.A.1.3.1: Uses a variety of measurements to describe the physical properties of matter (for example, volume and mass).
• SC.H.1.3.2: Uses systematic; scientific processes to solve problems and reach conclusions.
• SC.H.3.3.1: Uses appropriate procedures for safety in the classroom, home, and community.
• SC.A.1.3.2: Understands that all matter has observable and measurable properties.
  

1. Establish basic class and homework procedure. Ex. Homework, Missed assignments, Class Rules.
2. You will participate in a Rotation Lab. Your job is to complete the work assigned at the 9 lab stations.
3. You will review important safety rules and sign the agreement.

1. Read both sides of the “Personal Responsibility Agreement” handout and sign your name.
2. Following all directions for safety, you are to complete the candle activity. Before you begin the homework, have your parent sign the supervision agreement and the safety pledge.
3. Attach the used candle to your worksheet while at home. Do not return the envelope. This assignment is due next class.
   

Objectives:

• SC.H.1.3.2: Uses systematic; scientific processes to solve problems and reach conclusions..
  

1. Discuss the SAP/ homework.
2. Science Pre Test
3. Complete the text book Scavenger Hunt, page 1. (Stamped)
   

1. Get science supplies.
2. Complete handout, “Super Scientist Challenge.”

Objective:

• SC.H.3.3.1: Uses appropriate procedures for safety in the classroom, home, and community.
• SC.H.3.3.2: Knows that special care must be taken in using animals in scientific research.
• SC.H.3.3.3: Knows that in research involving human subjects, the ethics of science require that potential subjects be fully informed about the risks and benefits associated with the research and of their right to refuse to participate.
  

1. Discuss the SAP/ homework.
2. Review location and operation of safety equipment.
3. Set-up Science Class Notebook.
4. Discuss Qualitative and Quantitative Data/Candle homework (File in Health and Temporary section of notebook.).
5. Complete handout: “Qualitative and Quantitative Data”- scavenger hunt activity
6. Watch: Safety Video
   

1. Lab Safety Mini-poster. (Refer to lab safety procedure handout for directions).
   

Objectives:

• SC.H.1.3.3: Knows that the science disciplines differ from one another in topic, techniques, and outcomes but that they share a common purpose, philosophy, and enterprise.
• SC.H.1.3.5: Students know that the change in one or more variables may alter the outcome of an investigation.
  

1. Journal 4.1- “Science is…..”
2. Discuss SAP/Turn in your mini-poster homework into the bin.
3. Explain Article Analysis. (File in Procedure section.)
4. Discuss Carver CSI #1: Analyzing Ink. Explain directions and prepare lab report.
   

1. Review your safety rules and symbols. Quiz next class.
2. Article Analysis due next class.

Objectives:

• SC.H.1.3.1: Student knows that scientific knowledge is used to reevaluate existing theories.
• SC.H.1.3.2: Student knows that the study of events that led scientists to discoveries can provide information about the inquiry process and its effects.
• SC.H.1.3.3: Knows that the science disciplines differ from one another in topic, techniques, and outcomes but that they share a common purpose, philosophy, and enterprise.
• SC.H.1.3.4: Knows that accurate record keeping, openness, and replication are essential to maintaining an investigator’s credibility with other scientists and society.

1. Discuss SAP/Read, “History of Science.” Journal 4-2; answer questions 1-2 on notebook paper.
2. Set up portfolio and file graded papers.
3. Quiz: Safety Rules and Symbols
4. Read “The Nature of Science and Technology,” from the Reading Essentials Workbook pages 1-6. Answer questions 2-7 throughout the reading, and questions 1-2 on pg. 6.

1. HOME LAB: Read over the Launch Lab directions found in your textbook on page 5. Prepare a data log to keep record your observations.

Objectives:

• SC.H.1.3.7: Knows that when similar investigations give different results, the scientific challenge is to verify whether the differences are significantly by further study.
• SC.H.1.3.4: Knows that accurate record keeping, openness, and replication are essential to maintaining an investigator’s credibility with other scientists and society.

1. Discuss SAP/homework.
2. Journal: Handout on Inferences
3. Mini lab: Inferences
4. VIDEO: Heat vs. Temperature
5. Explain flashcards and how to make foldable.

1. 1. Prepare “flashcards” for the following vocabulary words and study vocabulary for quiz.
   • Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up space and whose particles are in constant motion.
   • Volume: A measure of the amount of space an object takes up.
   • Mass: Amount of matter an object contains.
   • Density: the concentration of matter in an object; the mass per unit volume of a substance in a given area (d=m/v)
   • Experiment: A procedure that is carried out and repeated under controlled conditions in order to test a hypothesis; includes all components of the scientific method.
   • Investigation: A procedure that is carried out in order to observe a response caused by stimulus not a complete experiment.
   • Temperature: Measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in any object, the greater the average kinetic energy, the higher an object’s temperature.
   • Length: The distance between two given points.

Objectives:

• SC.H.1.3.2 Knows that the study of the events that led scientists to discoveries can provide information about the inquiry process and its effects.
• SC.H. 1.3.3 Knows that science discipline differ from one another in topic, techniques, and outcomes but that they share a common purpose, philosophy, and enterprise.
• SC.H.1.3.4 Knows that a change in one or more variables may alter the outcome of an investigation.
  

1. Discuss SAP/homework.
2. Show and Discuss PowerPoint Presentation on Experimental Design Diagram (EDD).
3. Read handout, “How Do Scientist Keep Good Records.”
4. LAB: The Great Tomato Race

1. HOME LAB: Can An Egg Float? Create and complete an Experimental Design Diagram for this experiment.

Objectives:

• SC.H.1.3.2 Knows that the study of the events that led scientists to discoveries can provide information about the inquiry process and its effects.
• SC.H. 1.3.3 Knows that science discipline differ from one another in topic, techniques, and outcomes but that they share a common purpose, philosophy, and enterprise.
• SC.H.1.3.4 Knows that a change in one or more variables may alter the outcome of an investigation.

1. Discuss SAP/homework
2. Read handout, “7 Elements of a Good Conclusion.”
3. Write Lab Report for the Great Tomato Race.

1. Homework: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes.”
2. Prepare notebook for quiz.

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