TN Chemistry II Standards

Embedded Inquiry

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Chemistry II: Embedded Inquiry
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Science Curriculum Standards 3222 - Chemistry II	Internet Resources
Trace the historical development of a scientific principle or theory. Inq.1	About Darwin - dedicated to the life and times of Charles Darwin Development of Kepler's Laws - this Wikipedia article traces Kepler's work Cell Theory - includes a timeline of development of the theory Galileo Project - hypertextual information about Galileo and the science of his time to viewers of all ages and levels of expertise Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics - an exhibit from Chicago's Field Museum Historical Development of Chemistry - three case studies of significant chemical progress History of Science - Wikipedia article History of Science and Technology - a Wikipedia article including links History of Science Sourcebook - a subset of texts derived from three major online sourcebooks Isaac Newton - Wikipedia article tracing the development of Newton's laws Johannes Kepler - His Life, His Laws and Times Mendel's Experiment - an animation describes Gregor Mendel's experiment as presented in his Experiments in Plant Hybridization Modeling Mendel's Pea Experiment - lesson plan from Access Excellence Person of the Century: Albert Einstein - from Time�s 100 Scientific Method - this Wikipedia article illustrates how scientific principles or theories are developed Voyage of the Beagle - index of trwenty-two chapters detailing the historic voyage of discovery Watson and Crick describe structure of DNA - from PBS's Science Odyssey When the Earth Moved - Copernicus and his Heliocentric System of the Universe
Identify an answerable question and formulate a hypothesis to guide a scientific investigation. Inq.2	Basic format of any hypothesis test - from Skills4Study Designing Science Experiments - from Crystal Clear Science Fair Projects Experiment - Wikipedia entry How to Use the Scientific Method to Test a Hypothesis - six steps are listed Hypothesis Test - from Cool Science Projects.com Hypothesis test 1: an experiment on telepathy - used as an example of the process Hypothesis test 2: the shuffle test - using statistical analysis Practicing Scientific Processes - from Glencoe Science Statistical hypothesis testing - Wikipedia entry Test Your Hypothesis - from Lane Libraries Science Fair Zone
Design a simple experiment including appropriate controls. Inq.3	Conducting a Scientific Investigation - a two part lesson plan - Part 2 of the lesson plan Doing Science: The Process of Scientific Inquiry - a web based lesson plan from the National Institutes of Health How Science works: Types of Variables - Explains the difference between 'categoric', 'ordered', 'discrete' and 'continuous' variables, with examples. How Science works: Variables - Explains the meaning of 'independent', 'dependent' and 'control' variables, with examples from typical practicals. How to Perform Your Experiment - get help planning an experiment from a science fair coaching site Identify the Controls and Variables - worksheet to print and use in class [the author of this activity probably violated copyright by using Simpson's characters, but you will not be guilty if you use it in class]
Perform and understand laboratory procedures directed at testing hypothesis. Inq.4	�
Select appropriate tools and technology to collect precise and accurate quantitative and qualitative data. Inq.5	�
Correctly read a thermometer, balance, metric ruler, graduated cylinder, pipette, and burette. Inq.6	British and Metric Conversions - a series of pages relating to converting to or from metric units Calculating the Density of a Liquid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions Calculating Density of a Solid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius - interactive problem from Annenberg Converting Length Measurements - use your knowledge of meters, centimeters and millimeters to answer questions to build a shed Finding the Mass of an Object - tutorial on using a triple-beam balance which includes questions to answer Finding the Volume of an Object - tutorial on using a graduated cylinder which includes questions to answer Platform Scales Addition - weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram or Platform Scales Subtraction - weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram or Teaching Measures - links to length, mass, or capacity activities and printables - good for using on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class activity Transparency Master - use this high quality picture of a block of metal on a triple beam balance as a review for your students Using a Graduated Cylinder - [L and mL] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or Using a Platform Scale - practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office, five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them or Using a Ruler - a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or
Record observations and/or data using correct scientific units and significant figures. Inq.7	Significant Figures Calculator - one of many calculators available from Omni Calculator
Export data into the appropriate form of data presentation (e.g., equation, table, graph, or diagram). Inq.8	�
Translate data into the correct units and dimension using conversion factors and scientific notation. Inq.9	�
Analyze information in a table, graph or diagram (e.g., compute the mean of a series of values or determine the slope of a line). Inq.10	Bar Graph - Enter data to create a bar graph, then manipulate the graph's maximum and minimum values Charts, Tables, and Graphs: Data Interpretation - some things to remember when doing problems based on data interpretation Circle Graph - Enter data categories and the value of each category to create a circle graph (similar to "Pie Chart" but the user can define the data set) Collecting and Analyzing Data - multiple-choice quiz [5 questions] Data Interpretation Games - Numerous activities on using and interpreting data - Activities include bar, pie and line graphs, data collecting and much more Data Interpretation Practice Test - [25 questions] practice reading tables and a variety of charts; column, pie, and pictogram - answers at the end of the test Data Picking - students collect data, enter tally marks or numbers and then select which graph is appropriate Fun and Sun Rent-a-Car - students use tables, graphs, linear functions to solve a real-world problem Graphing Skills - What's the point? find the point on Quadrant I of a coordinate plane Heads I Win - predict the likelihood of tossing heads or tails and graphs the results of coin tosses The Hot Tub - This is a fun activity where students tell the story behind a graph and relate slope to rate of change. Interpreting Circle (Pie) Graphs - students practice by answering eight questions about the graph Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph Interpreting Data - survey a small group by clicking on each of the children, turn the tally marks into two types of graphs and then go back and take a different survey - Interpreting Data Quiz - after you finish the lesson above, take this quiz Interpreting Data - multiple-choice quiz from Gencoe math [5 questions] Interpreting Line Graphs - explore line graphs. Magic Bullets: Chemistry vs. Cancer - In this activity students will work with data about cancer deaths. The purpose of the activity is to give students some experience in reading and interpreting graphs. There is a worksheet associated with the data sets [these two expired pages are from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Piece Of Pie - display data using a circle graph Push Ups - collect data to put on a line graph Spy Guys Interactive - Understanding and Interpreting Graphs - Lesson 10 Stem and Leaf Plots Lesson designed to introduce students to stem-and-leaf plots Long Distance Airplanes - a stem-and-leaf plot lesson from Illuminations (rated 3rd-5th grade, but quite useful) Make a Stem-and-Leaf plot of the data you enter into the text area (ignore the warning about Internet Explorer, it works fine). Organizing Data in a Stem and Leaf Plot - a lesson plan from Annenberg CPB Making a Stem and Leaf Plot - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Ordering a Stem and Leaf Plot - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Grouping by Fives - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Overview of Mean, Median, and Mode - presented as a discussion between student and mentor Overview of stem-and-leaf plot - a display that organizes data to show its shape and distribution [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Stem-and-Leaf Plots - Their Construction and Use - an overview followed by several suggested assignments Stem and Leaf Plotter - an interactive applet that allow students to input data Stem-and-Leaf plots - from Purple Math Worksheet to accompany a "Stem-and-Leaf Plots" Lesson Using Graphs to Understand Data - quiz from Glencoe math [5 multiple-choice questions] What Percentage of your Class is Right or Left Handed? - a data collection and analysis class experiment
If accepted values are known, calculate the percent error for an experiment. Inq.11	�
Determine the accuracy and precision of experimental results. Inq.12	Accuracy and Precision - from Wikipedia The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision - theoretical examples of accuracy and precition in a meteorological instrument Math Skills Review: Significant Figures - pointing out the relationship between accuracy of measurement and the number of significant figures to be reported Precision and Accuracy - good explanation, and diagram, from Math is Fun Precision and Accuracy - This Jr. High Math site points out the importance of using measurement devices that are as precise as possible. The Science of Measurement: Accuracy vs. Precision - "The dictionary definitions of these two words do not clearly make the distinction as it is used in the science of measurement." Significant Figures Calculator - one of many calculators available from Omni Calculator
Analyze experimental results and identify possible sources of bias or experimental error. Inq.13	Bad Science - from Mr. Sunspot's answer book Biased Sample - also known as: Biased Statistics, Loaded Sample, Prejudiced Statistics, Prejudiced Sample, Loaded Statistics, Biased Induction, Biased Generalization (3 good examples at the bottom of the page) Blind Experiment - ways top avoid conscious or unconscious bias Confirmation Bias In Science: How To Avoid It - regarding one of the most common arguments against a scientific finding Experimenter Bias - includes ways to avoid bias in an experiment [this page comes from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Experimenter's Bias - Wikipedia entry on the subject How Science works: Reliable evidence and Valid evidence - Explains the meaning of 'data' and 'evidence', 'reliability' and 'validity', 'secondary' evidence, with examples for you to discuss. Common Mistakes in Applying the Scientific Method - discussion regarding experimenter bias
Recognize, analyze, and evaluate alternative explanations for the same set of observations. Inq.14	�
Design a model based on the correct hypothesis that can be used for further investigation. Inq.15	�