Monday – TSW work in cooperative learning groups to apply the scientific method to two Bikini Bottom scenarios featuring Spongebob and his friends.

Homework: 100 page composition books are due this Friday. Lab safety procedures quiz this Friday.

Tuesday – TSW complete section 2 in the science workbook (pages 3-4). TSW research his or her chosen scientist via Internet in preparation for a one page typed report. This report is due Wednesday, August 29th.

Homework: Review the steps of the scientific method that I asked you to place in your folder in preparation for tomorrow’s independent assignment. Study the lab safety procedures for this Friday’s quiz.

Wednesday – TSW complete an independent scientific method assignment. The student will use his or her understanding of the scientific method to develop testable and non-testable hypotheses about observations they have made in nature.

Homework: None

Thursday – TTW review yesterday’s hypotheses chart and begin constructing a measurement foldable.

Friday – TSW demonstrate mastery of lab safety procedures through a short quiz. TSW complete his or her measurement log.

Homework: Don’t forget about your one page typed report on the scientist of your choice. Remember the report is due next Wednesday.