Science and Engineering Practices
Tools and Measurement
- 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
- Variables Review and Information: Remember: independent variable = manipulated variable and dependent variable = responding variable.
Questions
- Broad vs. Testable Questions: Provides examples of broad (science report) questions and testable (science investigation) questions.
Hypothesis
- Writing a Hypothesis: Explains what a hypothesis is, how to write one, and gives some examples. Also, has a writing a "Strong Hypothesis" link.
Data
- Create a Graph: Explains how to and assists with creating different types of graphs.
Analysis
- Data Analysis and Graphing: What to do with your data to begin analyzing it?
Conclusion Writing
- Conclusions: Refer to Key Info., Overview, and Checklist. The Sample is somewhat short and lacks detail.