Aug 31- Sept 4 : Scientific Method

This week we have been reviewing and applying the scientific method. Although there are a lot of different steps taught for the scientific method, these are the ones we'll be using this year:

Purpose (question, observation, problem)
Research
Hypothesis (If...,then...)
Experiment (Materials & Procedures)
Analysis
Conclusion

The students applied the scientific method with a helicopter lab where they designed their own experiment to test variables affecting descent time. We also took some notes on the scientific method, controls, variables, etc. and students practiced identifying them using invented, but more relevant scenarios.

9th graders also spent one morning reviewing the school RATTLE rules and how they apply in various places in the school (auditorium, halls, library, etc.)

Next week we will start talking about the formation of the universe.