1. August 13, 2012
 Essential Question: What processes are
involved in the scientific method? S6CS1
 Learning Target: I can identify and describe
the steps of the scientific method.
 Start-Up: What types of science
experiments have you done?
Agenda
 Start-Up Activities.
 BrainPop: Scientific Method.
 Notes.
 Puzzle
 Closing Activity
Homework:
Syllabus signed; Puzzles

2. August 14, 2012
 Essential Question: What are the standard safety
practices for classroom laboratories and
investigations? S6CS
 Learning Target: I can identify appropriate lab
safety procedures.
 Start-Up: What is a hypothesis?
Agenda:
Collect Syllabus
Start-Up Activities
Lab Demo/Lab safety video
Notes
Lab safety contract
Closing Activity
Homework: Get lab safety contract signed
Quiz on Friday

3. August 15, 2012
 Essential Question: What are the standard safety
practices for classroom laboratories and
investigations? S6CS
 Learning Target: I can identify appropriate lab
safety procedures.
 Start-Up: List the steps of the scientific method.
Agenda:
Collect Papers
Start-Up Activities
Lab safety video
SpongeBob
Homework:
Classwork not completed in class
Lab Contract Signed
Quiz

4. August 16, 2012
 Essential Question: How is the scientific
method applied during an experiment?
S6CS
 Learning Target: I can demonstrate
appropriate procedures when conducting
an experiment.
 Start-Up: List 3 safety rules.
Agenda
Collect Papers
Start-Up Activities
Review lab safety/Procedures for lab
Performance Assessment/Lab
Self-Reflection
Homework:

5. August 17, 2012
 EQ: What have I learned about the
scientific method and lab safety? S6CS1
 LT: I can identify the correct procedures
for the classroom and laboratory.
 SU: What should you do if something is
spilled or gets broken during a lab?
Agenda:
Collect Papers
Start-Up Activities
Review lab safety
Lab Safety Quiz
Homework: All forms due Monday