Thursday, September 11, 2014

Monday, 9/15/14 - Homework tonight for
(disregard the date above):

Answer the following question as a Reflection:
1. What new things have you learned about the human body in this activity?

Answering as a "Reflection" means that you:
* think about what the question asks you to answer;
* write your own answer in at least 3 well-formed, complete sentences;
* On the back of your notes from today,
* in your science notebook.

Also, you should study for your vocabulary quiz coming up on Wednesday on the following vocabulary words:

Hypothesis - A testable prediction; a possible explanation for observations,facts, or events, that may be tested, verified, or answered by further investigation.

Scientific Methods - Processes scientists use to test ideas or scientific hypotheses, including: develop questions; observe evidence; collect, record and analyze data; and draw conclusions. Scientists may use only some steps, or put them in different order, depending on resources and methods available.

ethics- principles to guide decisions based on whether something is morally right or just.

evidence - Information that is helpful in forming a conclusion supported by data.

inference - A conclusion based on evidence.

observation -Any description or measurement taken in by the senses or instruments.

trade-offs - Giving up one advantage or disadvantage to get another.

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