Science and Engineering Practices

 

 

• S.I. Units (Metric) Conversion Chart:  This chart helps with converting between the International System of Units (S.I.) and the English Standard Units of Measurement.  In science class we will be using the metric system (S.I.).
• Temperature Scale Conversion Chart
• Reading a Triple-Beam Balance:  Tutorial for reading a triple-beam balance.  The triple-beam balance measures mass.
• Reading a TBB Practice:  To be used with half sheet for journal.
• Mass vs. Weight:  Tutorial for understanding the difference between mass and weight.
• Measurement Activity:  To be used with half sheet for journal.
• Measuring Volume Using a Graduated Cylinder:  Tutorial.
• Magnification Module
• Powers of Ten:  Secret Worlds (The Universe Within)

 

 

• Variables Review and Information:  Remember:  independent variable = manipulated variable and dependent variable = responding variable.

 

 

•  Broad vs. Testable Questions:  Provides examples of broad (science report) questions and testable (science investigation) questions.

 

 

•  Writing a Hypothesis:  Explains what a hypothesis is, how to write one, and gives some examples.  Also, has a writing a "Strong Hypothesis" link.

 

 

• Create a Graph:  Explains how to and assists with creating different types of graphs.

 

 

•  Data Analysis and Graphing:  What to do with your data to begin analyzing it?

 

 

•  Conclusions:  Refer to Key Info., Overview, and Checklist.  The Sample is somewhat short and lacks detail.