TN Conceptual Physics Standards - 2008-2009 Implementation

Embedded Inquiry

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Conceptual Physics: Embedded Inquiry
Checks for Understanding Inq.1 | Inq.2 | Inq.3 | Inq.4 | Inq.5 | Inq.6 | Inq.7 | Inq.8 | Inq.9 | Inq.10 | Inq.11 | Inq.12 | Inq.13 | Inq.14
Science Curriculum Standards 3237 - Conceptual Physics	Internet Resources
Develop a testable question for a scientific investigation. Inq.1	Excite Education Curriculum Module - lesson plan about scientific method from CDC Experimenting, Testing, & Challenging the Hypothesis - the degree of challenge to your hypothesis will depend on the type of problem and its importance Falsifiability – [Wikipedia article] the logical possibility that an assertion can be shown false by an observation or a physical experiment General Procedures for All Experiments - general procedures for each experiment are briefly outlined - variations between experiments are noted How to Formulate a Hypothesis Using the Scientific Method - eight steps are outlined Introduction to the Scientific Method - An explanation on what the scientific method is and does. From Frank Wolfs, University of Rochester Reasoning in Science - Learning about the scientific method is almost like saying that you are learning how to learn [from Biology4Kids] Scientific Method - from Elmer's Soup-to-Nuts science fair site Scientific Method - includes a test of your powers of observation Scientific Method - a multimedia instructional design site intended to teach students the scientific method Scientific Method Lab - an interactive lab that teaches what the scientific method is, and how scientists and others follow this method Scientific Method Quiz - [this link opens on a new page] Solving Problems with the Scientific Method - posted by Study Guides and Strategies Steps of the Scientific Method - from a science fair project idea site, includes a good concept map Studying Cells - how the scientific method is applied in biology Writing Hypotheses: a student lesson - the purpose of this lesson is to learn when and how to write hypotheses
Develop an experimental design for testing a hypothesis. Inq.2	Basic format of any hypothesis test - from Skills4Study Conducting a Scientific Investigation - a two part lesson plan - Part 2 of the lesson plan Designing Science Experiments - from Crystal Clear Science Fair Projects Doing Science: The Process of Scientific Inquiry - a web based lesson plan from the National Institutes of Health Experiment - Wikipedia entry How to Use the Scientific Method to Test a Hypothesis - six steps are listed 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 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 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] Practicing Scientific Processes - from Glencoe Science Statistical hypothesis testing - Wikipedia entry Student Design of Drop Bounce Experiment - Test Your Hypothesis - from Lane Libraries Science Fair Zone
Select appropriate independent, dependent, or controlled variables for an experiment. Inq.3	Dependent and Independent Variables - Wikipedia entry Elementary Concepts in Statistics - use the index to find information on a large number of topics about variables How to Set-up a Controlled Science Experiment - eight steps from eHow.com Independent and Dependent Variables - from Cool Science Projects.com Independent and Dependent Variables - identify the independent variable, dependent variable, experimental and control groups in three studies [not interactive] Independent and Dependent Variables - short explanation of each type of variable Variables and a Simple Pendulum Experiment - purpose; to explain the difference between mcontrolled, independent (manipulated), and dependent (responding) variables Variables and Hypotheses - to print and hand out to students; includes a table of examples and self help evaluation questions Variables in a Science Fair Experiment - from Science Buddies What are Independent and Dependent Variables - from a graphing tutorial found at NCES
Perform an experiment to test a prediction. Inq.4	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
Gather, organize, and transform data from an experiment into a table, graph, or diagram. Inq.5
Analyze data from a table, graph, or diagram. Inq.6	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
Analyze and interpret the results of an experiment. Inq.7
Apply knowledge and data-interpretation skills to support a conclusion. Inq.8
Determine if data supports or contradicts a hypothesis or conclusion. Inq.9
Analyze experimental results and identify possible sources of experimental error. Inq.10	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
State a conclusion in terms of the relationship between two or more variables. Inq.11
Compare the results of an experiment with what is already known about the topic under investigation. Inq.12
Suggest alternative explanations for the same set of observations. Inq.13
Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. Inq.14