Science Journal2015-2016

Directions for Journal AssignmentsDirections for some sections are

written in ().

Short, discussions, reflections to demos or assignments that students are to record in their composition book that serves as their Science Journal.

Completion is mandatory-students are responsible for getting the entries they missed due to absences.

Journal will be completed and graded by discussed format.

Science Journal

Science Cover

• Name (first & Last)• Class ID• Title (Science Journal)• Year (2015-2016)

Basic Journal Set Up

• Date• Title• Purpose (Follow Template)• Citation (Bibliography)• Page Numbers

8/26/15Through an Index Card

Purpose: To demonstrate the "impossible"--stretch an ordinary index card and step through it.

Hypothesis:

Materials/Procedures:3 index cards and scissors1. Use the scissors to cut an index card so you can slip through it.Analysis: Trials Observations1 2 3

Citation: Mandell, M. (1989). Simple science experiments with everyday materials. Sterling Publishing Company, p. 37.

8/26/15Through an Index Card

Conclusion:

Observations ConnectionPurpose: To make observations.

Citation: Ramig, J.E., Bailer, J., & Ramsey, J. M. (1995). Teaching Science Process Skills. Good Apple, Frank Schaffer Publication, p. 10.

Observations:

Reflection: (Write a detailed paragraph describing the object to a young child. Do Not mention the name of what you are describing.)

8/27/15

Eyes Closed Eyes OpenTouch

HearingSmellSightTaste X

X

9/2/15Leak-Proof Bag

Problem: Can you put pencils through a water-filled bag without springing a leak? How many pencils can you fit through a zip-lock plastic bag filled with water?

Hypothesis: (If...then statement)

Materials/Procedures:6 sharpen pencils, 6 zip-lock plastic bags filled 1/2 or 3/4 full of water, 6 participants, water proof area

1. Hold top of plastic bag in one hand and pencil in the other hand.2. Slowly push pencil trough

one side of bag. Continue until the pencil is through the other side. DO NOT push pencils all the way through sides of bag.3. Continue to see how many of the given pencils can spear the bag with no water leaking out.4. Hold bag away from you when all pencils are through bag and when removing the pencils at conclusion of activity.

Analysis:

09/03/15 Leak Proof Bag

Analysis

Conclusion: (Was your hypothesis valid or not. Explain. Give observations and conclusions. Explain the science involved in the activity.)

Citation: Spangler, S. (2015). The leak-proof bag-science trick. Retrieved from https//:www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiment/leak-proof bag

09/03/15 Leak Proof Bag

Heartbeat SoundPurpose: To describe the sound of a heartbeat by listening to a video file.

Bibliography: Ahmed Hafiz. (2009, December 10). Human heartbeat [video file]. Retrieved from https//: youtu.be/qYBtchcqPao.

Analysis: (Write three sentences describing the heart beat sound. Use List of Words to Describe Sounds Notes to help you)

9/28/15

Inside a CellPurpose: To demonstrate the dynamics of a cell through an animation that is a journey through the microscopic world of a cell.

Bibliography: XVIVO/Harvard University. {Nicknamercho]. (2012, March 8). Inner life of a cell-full version [video file]. Retrieved from https//: youtu.be/B_zD3NxSsD8.

Analysis: (Write three sentences describing the microscopic world of a cell.)

9/30/15

Triple Beam Balance ExplorationPurpose:

Materials: Triple Beam Balance, weightsProcedure:

Analysis: (Record results: Use Lab Report Guidelines)

Bibliography: Hill, J. (2009, November 29). Using a triple beam balance [video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9howXG7LUY

10/19/15

Virtual MicroscopePurpose:

Materials: WebsiteProcedure:

Analysis: (Record results: Use Lab Report Guidelines)

Bibliography: Barrett, M, Cona, J & Hyde, P. et.al Virtual compound microscope [interactive file]. Retrieved from https://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/scope.html.

10/19/15

Virtual MicroscopePurpose:

Materials: WebsiteProcedure:

Analysis: (Record results: Use Lab Report Guidelines)

Bibliography: Barrett, M, Cona, J & Hyde, P. et.al Virtual compound microscope [interactive file]. Retrieved from https://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/scope.html.

Parts of an Atom Purpose: To describe the parts of an atom by listening to a video file.

Bibliography: Parr, M. (2011, August 21). Parts of an atom song [video file]. Retrieved from https//: www.youtube.com/watch?V=O5iaw5WNuBO.

Analysis: (Write three sentences describing the parts of an atom.)

11/6/15

How Microscopes WorkPurpose: To describe how a microscope works.

Analysis: (Write three a paragraph describing how a microscope works after reading page 435.)

Bibliography:.

11/10/15

McLaughlin, C. W., Thompson, M, & Zike, D. (2008). Communicating with graphs. In glencoe physical science p. 435. New York: The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

Purpose: To understand the parts of an atom.

Analysis: (Copy and complete the concept map from page 531 #20.)

Bibliography:.

11/10/15

McLaughlin, C. W., Thompson, M, & Zike, D. (2008). Communicating with graphs. In glencoe physical science p. 531. New York: The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

Understanding parts of the Atom

Purpose: To explore DNA extraction, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA microarray associated with the study of genetics through interactive files.

Analysis: (Write a five sentences paragraph about the different interactive files.)

Bibliography:. University of Utah Health Sciences. (2015). Learn genetics [interactive files]. Retrieved from https//: learn.genetics.utah.edu.

11/16/15Learn Genetics

Walking with Dinosaurs

Purpose: To examine the 155 million year history of dinosaurs through a virtual tour.

Analysis: (Take notes on the video within your journal)

Citation: FrameStore Group. (1999). Walking with Dinosaurs [Motion picture]. BBC Worldwide Americas Incorporated.

11/23/15