Unit I: About Science
Introduction
General Instructional Objectives (and corresponding Specific Learning Outcomes) | Unit Content |
Knows terms
Understands the meaning of terms Knows all laboratory procedures Prepares a plan for an experiment Participates in classroom activities Respects the scientific process Displays a scientific attitude Demonstrates skills in laboratory work |
SI Units, significant figures, the scientific method |
Instructional Foci
1. All labs should be preceded by an in class demonstration by the teacher of the proper procedures. After viewing the demonstration, students’ homework should be to prepare a plan for the experiment. Due to the time constraints of high school classes it is imperative that students have thought through the experiment before class. You, the teacher, need to know that they are aware of proper equipment set-up and safety precautions as well as appropriate hypothesis development, variable controls, and observation and measurement procedures.
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