Daniel Davis: August 2009 Archives

After reviewing lab safety, we continued honing our skills at Dimensional Analysis
Dimension Analysis.doc

After reviewing lab safety, we discussed the construction and use of graphs.

Here's the Flinn lab safety contract.
Safety_Contract.pdf
Quiz Tomorrow.

Students obtained specific data to prove or disprove the "Golden Ratio" theory.

GoldenProportion.doc

We discussed the parts of a controlled experiment. Here, the students were asked to identify these parts in several situations.

Identify the Controls and Variables.doc

Students accomplished the Math Pretest. The pretest is designed as a diagnostic tool to determine the math level of the student compared to the math skills required to successfully complete the Physical Science curriculum.

Afterwards, we discussed laboratory safety using the WS Safety in the Laboratory.
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Students were asked to complete the back of the WS concerning the Scientific Method and read Chapter 1 of their textbook.
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Students accomplished the Math Pretest. The test will be scored, but no grade will be entered. The pretest is given as a diagnostic tool to insure that the students' math level is sufficient for the successful completion of the Physics curriculum.

Afterwards, we discussed lab safety on the WS entitled Safety in the Laboratory.
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Students were asked to complete the back of the WS concerning the Scientific Method.