Science

August 2 Penny Lab
 * Using the Scientific Method

August 1 Scienticific Method


 * 1) What do scientists do?

What are the 5 scientic method steps? What do you want to know? 2. Hypothesis Educated guess. What do you think the answer is
 * 1) Purpose

3. Procedure What to do/ steps of the experiement

4. Data Information 5. Conculsion Answer to the problem. Were you correct

Other terms used in science > rvation'
 * 1) Observation
 * 2) Inference
 * 3) Prediction
 * 4) Qualitative Obse[]
 * 1) Quantitive Observation

Guiding questions are always in RED. Links and documents are always BLUE.

July 26 (day 1)

= July, 2012 = = = = Dear 6th Grade Parents/Guardians, =

This month we are learning about the Scientific Method //(CA 6th Grade Science Standard 7a, b, and e)//. Knowledge of this process will be an essential tool that your child will use whenever he/she is exploring the world of science! J

Your 6th grader will use the scientific method to create an apparatus that will protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from the top of a ladder. (Students need to provide their own raw egg)

Requirements for students are listed below and you are welcome to come join us for our 9th annual “Egg Drop Event”. It will take place on **__Friday, August 24th__** __at **approximately 11:45 am**__ on the blacktop behind the 700 building.

Please read/discuss this packet with your child and sign below to acknowledge receipt. Thank you for your support!

Create an apparatus that is 12” X 12” or smaller (larger structures will **__NOT__** be dropped).
 * __ Experiment Requirements: __**

then be placed inside the protective apparatus).
 * 1) Use a **__RAW__** egg placed inside of sealed bag (the sealed bag should
 * 1) Use **__ANY__** materials that you think will protect a raw egg when dropped from a significant height. (At least one part of your apparatus **MUST** be made by you!)
 * 2) Experiment dropping your contraption (**__with parent supervision__**) at home **AT LEAST 1** time before the actual Egg Drop Event.
 * 3) Complete a formal write-up of your experiment. (typed, written, or on a poster…Digital media is also acceptable)

Design Plan…Friday, **__August 10th__** Egg Drop Apparatus and Final Draft of the Scientific Method Write-Up…**__Wednesday, August 22nd.__** ||
 * **DUE DATES: **

-- Tear off and return to your teacher by **Friday, August 3rd** **--** By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand the Egg Drop Project requirements and am aware of the due dates. Student Name ______________________ # _______

X______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date **__ The Scientific Method __** that addresses the problem. Think of ways to solve the problem.
 * __ Identify Problem: __** What do you want to know or explain? Write a question


 * __ Write your __**
 * __ Hypothesis: __** What do you think will happen? Predict the answer to your question.


 * __ Design an __**


 * __ Experiment: __** How will you test your hypothesis? List every material you used for your experiment (including materials such as sunlight, water, cold/heat, etc.) List every action you took to test your hypothesis. Make sure you are exact so that anyone could repeat your experiment. Number each step, in order, so it will be easy to follow your directions. Also, __you must draw at least 5 pictures or take 5 photos__ that illustrate your procedure and results.
 * __ Experiment: __** How will you test your hypothesis? List every material you used for your experiment (including materials such as sunlight, water, cold/heat, etc.) List every action you took to test your hypothesis. Make sure you are exact so that anyone could repeat your experiment. Number each step, in order, so it will be easy to follow your directions. Also, __you must draw at least 5 pictures or take 5 photos__ that illustrate your procedure and results.


 * Follow the procedure you developed and test your hypothesis. What happens? Make some observations. ||

Test your

 * __ Hypothesis: __**

following in writing:
 * __ Draw Conclusions: __** After completing your experiment, answer the




 * 1) Write a summary of your results. This should be at least 1 paragraph.
 * 2) Was your hypothesis correct? Why or Why not?
 * 3) Were your results what you expected to happen?
 * 4) Did you solve the problem?
 * 5) If your egg broke, how could you revise your apparatus or change your procedure to be successful?


 * You **__must__** perform your experiment at home and type or write up (in blue/black ink) **//ON A DIFFERENT PAPER//** all information on this page before bringing your apparatus to school. Your final write-up and apparatus are **__DUE WEDNESDAY, August 22nd!__** ||

FORMAT REQUIRED
**__ The Scientific Method __**

Egg Drop Project

 * __ Identify the Problem: __**


 * __ Write your Hypothesis: __**


 * __ Design an Experiment: __**


 * __ Test your Hypothesis: __**


 * __ Draw Conclusions: __**


 * ** DUE: Friday, August 10th ** ||

Design Plan
Draw and label the apparatus you plan on making to protect your egg. Be sure to explain why you think it will work at the