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**Scientific Method Presentation** **Public Speaking Presentation**

** Scientific Method lesson Plan ** **Topic: Science Fair Project display Wiki** Created by **Adrienne Drake, Jennifer Sanks-Ross, Saundra Fisher, Lorna Robinson** Analyze learners || Nicholson Technology Academy 5 th - 8 th grade students have limited knowledge and experiences conducting scientific experiments and formulating theories based on results. || 11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data. 11.A.3b Conduct scientific experiments that control all but one variable. 11.A.3c Collect and record data accurately using consistent measuring and recording techniques and media. 11.A.3d Explain the existence of unexpected results in a data set. 11.A.3e Use data manipulation tools and quantitative (e.g., mean, mode, simple equal representational methods (e.g., simulations, image processing) to analyze measurements. 11.A.3f Interpret and represent results of analysis to produce findings. 11.A.3g Report and display the process and results of a scientific investigation. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources ||
 * S**tate objectives || **Students will be able to:**
 * Understand the scientific Method
 * Apply the different steps and design to a science project
 * Digitally photograph the 3 phases of their project
 * Post their photos and display board information on their science wikispaces page
 * Post their photos and display board information on their science wikispaces page
 * IL Learning Standards:**
 * NETS-S Standards:**
 * S**elect instructional methods, media, and materials || **Students in grades 5** **th** **-8** **th** **will present individual science project to post.**
 * S**elect instructional methods, media, and materials || **Students in grades 5** **th** **-8** **th** **will present individual science project to post.**

Supplies for experiment Internet access Basic computer skills Wiki spaces Digital camera Computers Photo Printer ||
 * Materials:**
 * U**tilize media and materials || **Student will:**
 * U**tilize media and materials || **Student will:**

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 * 1) Research the internet for a science project and selection must be approved by teacher
 * 2) Formulate a hypothesis
 * 3) Follow the steps of the scientific method
 * 4) Conduct scientific experiments
 * 5) Photograph beginning, middle and end of project
 * 6) Post photographs and display board information on science wiki space page
 * 7) Each display board post will include:
 * Title
 * Abstract
 * Question
 * Variables and hypothesis
 * Background research
 * Materials list
 * Experimental procedure
 * Data analysis and discussion including data chart(s) & graph(s)
 * Conclusions (including ideas for future research)
 * Bibliography
 * R**equire learner participation || **Digital Citizenship**:
 * R**equire learner participation || **Digital Citizenship**:

Teacher will discuss the benefits and risk of using social networks. Teachers and Students will brainstorm in the beginning of the year the importance of being a good digital citizen along with expectations for computer usage at Nicholson Technology Academy. This will begin our introduction to our Science Wikispace.

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 * Teacher will:**
 * 1) Explain the process of the scientific Method
 * 2) Supply science fair project links for students research
 * 3) Approved science projects selected by students
 * 4) Select a timeline for project completion
 * 5) Model how to post photography’s and display board information on a wiki space page
 * 6) Demonstrate how to take a proper picture
 * 7) Grade each project using the display board rubric
 * 8) Present Wikis to class
 * E**valuate and revise || Students and teachers will discuss their class postings on the Wikispace to help determine and select two classroom Science Fair winners. Together as a whole group we will use given rubrics to determine which student successfully met criteria. ||
 * E**valuate and revise || Students and teachers will discuss their class postings on the Wikispace to help determine and select two classroom Science Fair winners. Together as a whole group we will use given rubrics to determine which student successfully met criteria. ||

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