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1.
The Nature of Science and Technology
6.1.2…the
application of a hypothesis & explanations to make sense of evidence
6.1.3
The importance of hypothesis
7.1.2
What people expect to observe often affects what they actually observe
6.1.9
Technologies influence living things
7.1.7
Scientific knowledge solves problems
8.1.6
Constraints on new designs
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**Extreme Physics Lab
Minds
Eye Exhibits: “Final Answers” Journal Sheet using Confusion Illusion
Room, Art Work, Persistence of Sight Exhibit
*Physics
Exhibit Sheet:
Pulleys, Bike Riding Skeleton (hip replacement), Earthquake Table,
Catenary Arch, Heart Exhibit
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Lab:
Students begin this lab by writing a hypothesis about the impact of wheel
ratios on the potential speed of the Tamiya Cars they will be racing,
timing, testing. At the conclusion of the lab the hypothesis is examined
in light of the data they have collected.
Students
observe each exhibit, write their initial reaction, examine the exhibit
and then write their “final answers” .
These exhibits illustrate perceptual distortions and the completion
of perceptions due to expectations.
Students
can note how each of these exhibits show human creations that have been
used to impact humans & solve problems.
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Process
Skill: Hypothesis
Physics
Perception
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2.
Scientific Thinking
6.2.1 Find the mean/median
6.2.3 Select tools like cameras, tape recorders,
videotape for capturing info.
6.2.4
Inspect, disassemble, reassemble mechanical devices
7.2.7
Use of charts, bar & line graphs, diagrams
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Exhibits for Computations: Slide,
Pressure Rockets, Decibel Meter,
Oscilloscope, Learn with Wind & Light Web Page
Younger Field Trip Groups
**Extreme Physics Lab
Computer on floor: AEP Learn with Wind/Light Web page
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Students
can experiment on exhibits, keep track of data, find mean and median for
their group.
Students
can use Science Central as a laboratory to gather information on field
trip visitors and their interaction at exhibits.
+see
above description
Students
can monitor this web page prior to coming to visit noting graphs and
recording data on electrical output from 5 locations. During visit they
access website doing math computations.
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Math
Skills
Child
Development
Electricity
Reading
Graphs
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3.
Physical Setting
6.3.2
Observe that planets change positions
6.3.14
Minerals that are rare
6.3.21
Light is made up of different colors but is perceived as white
6.3.23
Electrical Circuits provide means for transferring electrical energy
7.3.10
Layering of sedimentary rock
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**Star Lab:
Constellations
Astronomy Lab currently in creation for second semester
Swap Shop Minerals
Minds Eye Exhibit: Color Exhibit
*High Voltage Topic Guide: Middle School Extension
** Star Lab: Plate Tectonics
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Lab:
Students view the constellations from within the Star Lab Dome and learn
about the placement of stars in North America
Students
can investigate minerals by
exploring the Swap Shop drawers noting that rare minerals have a higher
point value
Students
observe changing colors
Students
observe and listen to description of the original creation of electricity
by power plant. Students manipulate variables at circuit bench.
Students
observe how the shifts in earth surface impact life development
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Astronomy
Universe
Stars
Minerals
Electricity
Earth
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4.
The Living Environment
6.4.8
In all environments organisms with similar needs compete with one another
for resources
6.4.9
Organisms living in cooperation with one another
7.4.2
…the ocean food web
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*Tidal Pool Cool Topic Guide:
diagrams
& background on each plant and animal
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Students
can hypothesize about how the animals in the Tidal Pool live in
cooperation with one another and how Science Central keeps them alive in
this man-made environment
Students
can diagram where the animals and plants fit on the food chain & fit
with other ocean organisms
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Ecosystems
Food
Chains
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5.
The Mathematical World
6.5.2
Probabilities and ratios can be expressed as fractions, percentages, or
odds.
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** Extreme Physics Lab
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Students
explore the wheel ratios to determine the potential speed of their Tamiya
cars (see above lab description).
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Computations,
Reasoning
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7.
Common Themes
6.7.2
Models illustrate processes
7.7.2
Different models represent the same thing
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Technology Month: February
Future City Displays, Bridge Building Displays
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Students
can observe the models of their peers in February when models from the
Future City Regional Contest will be on display
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Design:Models
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