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1.
The Nature of Science and Technology
3.1.1
Similar results are expected with similar investigations
3.1.3
Using charts, tables to record results
3.1.4
Discuss investigations with others
3.1.5
Cooperative investigation
3.1.6,7
Observe how tools like computers impact lifestyle
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Manipulate exhibits for results: slide, pressure rockets, wind
tunnel parachute drop, laser harp,
air cannon, oscilloscope, spin table,
**Ocean Eco-System Lab
Floor Computers: AEP Web Page, Satellite Readings, CAD Cam for design, Game Computers.
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Students
can work in teams doing these activities.
Students
can manipulate variables at a variety of exhibits and keep a chart, table or
journal of the different/similar results.
Lab: Students explore the
tidal pool animals in the lab, keeping observation records, discussing
observations, solving the mystery of the food chain.
Students
can observe, record, and explain the use of computers at different exhibits.
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Inquiry
Skill:
Investigation,
Observation, Record Keeping
Ecosystems
Invertibrates
Computers
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2.
Scientific Thinking
3.2.3
Keep an understandable notebook
on
observations to be read later
3.2.6
Make sketches and write descriptions for explaining procedures
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*Exhibit Sheets: Measurement,
Sound, Physics
*Tidal Pool Guide
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Teachers
can use exhibit sheets to create an observation form for their students.
Exhibit sheets list exhibits, location, science concept and suggested
activities/questions for students
Students
can fill out activity sheets on the Tidal Pool by observing and asking
questions to the Tidal Pool Staff.
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Observation
and Recording on
Sound,
Physics
Measurement,
Invertibrates,
Ecosystems
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3.
Physical Setting
3.3.1-4 Motion of sun & moon in a day;
stars
in the sky scattered unevenly; sun is seen in the daytime; moon looks
different each day
3.3.5,6,7
Process of change, like weather occurs on earth; protection against adverse
weather is needed; weather’s impact on human activity
3.3.8
Moving air & water can run machines
3.3.9
Sound is created by vibrations
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**Star Lab: Constellations
Astronomy Lab on Sun & Moon currently in creation for second
semester
**Young Forecasters Lab
* Weather Alert Topic Guide:
Tornado, Rainbow, Cloud Exhibits and Satellite Station
Exhibits: Air Cannon, Pressure Rockets, Wind Mill, turbine, Wind
Tunnel, Bernoulli Ball
*Sound Deck
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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
Lab: Students engage in the
process of creating a weather forecast and discuss how the forecast helps
them prepare for different weather conditions. Recording their forecast and
retaining a copy of this forecast is
the culmination of the lab.
Topic
Guide: Students observe and record observations on activity sheets for the
weather exhibits
Students
can observe and record how each of
these exhibits show how air can create force which can do work and
therefore can be used in machines like the turbine.
Decks
are laminated cards directing students to specific exhibits.
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Astronomy
Universe
Stars
Weather
Air
Pressure
Sound
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4.
The Living Environment
3.4.1
Living things can be sorted in groups
3.4.5
Extinct organisms resemble today’s animals
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*Tidal Pool Cool Topic Guide
Swap Shop Fossils & Tidal Pool Animals
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See
description above
Students
can observe animals & plants in the Tidal Pool and then find similar
fossils in the Swap Shop.
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Fossils
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6.
Common Themes
3.6.3
We can learn from models
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Models: eye, ear, skin, dinosaur, train, airplanes, skeleton,
heart
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Students
can draw or list each model and list what they learn from each one.
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Design
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