Thursday,+August+26th

﻿ Objectives 1.01 Identify biological problems and questions that can be answered through scientific investigations.

 1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.


 * Create testable hypotheses.
 * Identify variables.
 * Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
 * Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
 * Collect and record data.
 * Organize data into charts and graphs.
 * Analyze and interpret data.
 * Communicate Findings

1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and evidence to:
 *  Explain observations.
 *  Make inferences and predictions.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Agenda <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Turn in Lab Safety Contracts and Parent/Guardian Sheet (5) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Notes on Lab Safety, Graphing and Measuring (20) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Lab Safety Activity (15) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Measurement Lab (20) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Measurement Practice (20) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Go over Measurement Practice (10) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">