Catalyst – January 2(6), 2011WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!!

1. Which is more specific: a genus or a species?

2. Fill in the blanks using the following words: GENES, ENERGY, EVOLUTION, CELLS. You can just write the correct word.

A. ____________ are the basic unit of life B. New species and inherited traits are the

product of __________________C. __________________ are the basic unit of

heredity D. Living organisms consume and transform

_____________________

Catalyst – January 2(6), 2011WAY BACK WEDNESDAY!!!

1. Which is more specific: a genus or a species?

2. Fill in the blanks using the following words: GENES, ENERGY, EVOLUTION, CELLS. You can just write the correct word.

A. __________________ are the basic unit of life B. New species and inherited traits are the

product of __________________C. __________________ are the basic unit of

heredity D. Living organisms consume and transform

_____________________

CELLS

EVOLUTIONGENES

ENERGY

Catalyst – August 11x2, 2011

Monday Mystery Element!

1. Used to make spark plugs

2. Alkaline Earth metal

3. Used as green coloring in fireworks

DON’T FORGET YOUR WEEKLY

GOAL!

Catalyst – August 11x2, 2011Monday Mystery

Element!1. Used to make

spark plugs2. Alkaline Earth

metal3. Used as green

coloring in fireworks

BARIUM!!!!

Catalyst – January 16+1, 2012Don’t forget your Goal and to stay quiet! 1.List the steps of the scientific method. Try to put them in the correct order.2.In your opinion, what is the purpose of scientific research?

Today’s Agenda Catalyst New Groups Binder Check and Progress

Reports Notes: The Scientific Method Journal Review Exit Question

Today’s ObjectivesSWBAT formulate questions from observations.

SWBAT formulate hypotheses from questions.

SWBAT use the scientific method to analyze a journal article.

Formulate1 of the 12 Testing Power Words! Example: Formulate an opinion about this issue and express it in a short paragraph. Come up with Plan Create Form

Front DoorProjector2nd Period

Group 3Jasmine G., Destin, Blake

Group 2Jasmine B., Antoine, Bryana C.

Group 1Kevin, Deanna, Marlonika, Tra

Group 6Chris, Veronica, Brionne, Shane

Group 4Banika, Andrew, Russell, Nila

Group 9Jonathan, RJ, Arielle

Group 8Jorrance, Irvondra, William

Group 7Luke, Jenna, Lindsay

Group 5Jevon, Jason, Ly’Janae, Sherell

Front DoorProjector3rd Period

Group 3Terrell, Jasmine, Sheldon, Lashona

Group 2Joie, Layla, Jonathan, Nikki

Group 1Destiny, Kevin, Demirr, Allie

Group 6Simona, Amber, Joey, Megan

Group 4Kayla, Ashleigh, Daniel, Nick

Group 9Ryan, Jaymie, Raven

Group 8Paul, Cory, Temika

Group 7Mecalla, Josh, Briana M.

Group 5Ronda, Lauren, Randy, Raymond

Front DoorProjector5th Period

Group 3Amber, Blake, Brannesha, Myra

Group 2Sharika, Roxy, Aerial, Angel

Group 1Chalsey, Titus, Antoineka

Group 6Ovile, Kevin, Molly, Champagne

Group 4Keiara, Boris, Nasheema, Myjiel (lab table)

Group 9Larriane, Myderika, Jerome

Group 8Jesus, LaNell, Taylor, Erica

Group 7Katherine, Antione, Jornell

Group 5Alesia, Ashley, Torien, Chyna

Personal Goals and Action Plans

Core Values = Beliefs that make you who you are, that drive how you act, that define you

Goals = Things that you plan to achieve; should be ambitious but feasible

Action Plan = Steps to help you reach your goals

A little inspiration…

Oh Hey, MJ!!!

Binder Check Please have your binder out and open it

when I come by so that I can check for dividers A = Binder + Dividers + Paper B = Binder + Dividers or Paper C = Just Binder D = Some type of folder F = Nothing

If you have your Agenda with things recently written in it, you get 5 bonus points!

What Scientists Do! Scientists observe the world

around them They ask questions They make hypotheses They test them!

How do scientists come up with ideas for an experiment? Do ideas just pop into their head

randomly? Yes…Sometimes.

Do people just hand them ideas to test? Yea, occasionally

Do scientists have a method for coming up with experiment ideas? YES!!!!!

Good Experimental QuestionsKey Point #1: A good

experimental question asks why or how something happens.

Must be specific Based on things

you observe (often see) about the world

PLANET EARTH!

Ask 3 questions about what you

see while you watch!

Good Hypotheses

Key Point #2: A good hypothesis is an educated, testable guess that answers a question.

Educated means there is a reason for it

Use the word “because” Testable means there is a way to

prove it right or wrong

Your Turn!First, think about whether or not your questions can be answered with research or with an experiment.

Make hypotheses for experimental questions

How to Test a HypothesisKey Point #3: Scientists

perform experiments in order to test hypotheses.

Multiple experiments may be (and are often) necessary to test a hypothesis

Experiments may lead to more questions which lead to more experiments

Journal Article – Little Piggies You will work with your group to analyze this

journal article; please do not write on the article

Group Jobs: Group Manager: Makes sure everyone is on

task, asks Ms. Stroh questions if needed Recorder: Writes answers to questions on

separate piece of paper, write all students’ names 2 Readers: Split up the article into 2 sections OR

alternate your reading paragraph by paragraph; read out loud to your group

Journal Article – Little Piggies You will work with your group to analyze this

journal article; please do not write on the article Group Jobs:

Group Manager: Makes sure everyone is on task, asks Ms. Stroh questions if needed

Recorder: Writes answers to questions on separate piece of paper, write all students’ names

2 Readers (1reader if your group only has 3 people): Split up the article into 2 sections OR alternate your reading paragraph by paragraph; read out loud to your group

BioinformaticsBioinformatics is the application of computer science and information technology to the field of biology and medicine.

Exit QuestionYou observe that students in Ms. Stroh’s

class gethigher grades on their tests than the

students inMs. Blair’s class.

1. Write a question about this situation?

2. Write a testable hypothesis to answer your question.

HW: Squirrel Article