Scientific+Investigation

Task 2:

Construct a research question, similar to the ones below. Examples: Your assignment must have the following information: Due Date is Tuesday September 14th. This should be typed and pasted in your wiki page. Due Date is Tuesday September 7th.
 * Which soap kills the most germs?
 * Can a potato generate electricity?
 * Can I hit a baseball better with a wooden bat or an aluminum bat?
 * Do vegetables grown using pesticides differ in flavor from those grown organically?
 * How much trash does the average household in my community create per week? How does this compare with the national average?
 * Does presoaking seeds affect the germination and growth of plants?
 * How does acid rain affect plants?
 * Describe the research question you are answering.
 * Describe an observation that would lead to this research question.
 * Describe an experiment you could perform to answer that question.
 * Your experiment should contain a lab write up including: Hypothesis, IV, DV, Variables to control, Experimental group, control group, Materials, Method, and Data table.

Write 1-2 page paper on the Scientific Method. You will insert your written words in the tab with your name. Make sure to Join the wiki as soon as possible so that I can approve you. You **//__must include the following information__//**:
 * Answer: //“What is the Scientific Method?” I am not looking for just a textbook definition, explain in your own words.//
 * List steps in the Scientific Method
 * Look at different websites. Identify any differences you may find.
 * Explain how scientists use the Scientific Method.
 * Explain how you use the Scientific Method outside the classroom.
 * List any sources do not rely on just 1 source

Resources Look at the following websites to help you find the information you need to write your paper. [|Biology4Kids Reasoning in Science] [|NASA SCIFiles – The Scientific Method] [|Science Fair Central – The Scientific Method] [|Experimental Science Projects: An Intermediate Level Guide] [|IPL Kids Space – The Scientific Method] [|The Scientific Method] [|Logic and the Scientific Method] [|Steps of the Scientific Method]

You will be assessed with the following Criteria: B and C check your work against the rubric. Be sure to proofread and write in your own words. All sources must be cited. **//MYP Science Criterion B: Communication //**


 * **5 – 6 ** || **3 -4 ** || **1 – 2 ** || **0 ** || **//Comments //** ||
 * The student communicates scientific information effectively using scientific language correctly. || The student communicates scientific information using scientific language, sometimes struggling with meaning and connections.  || The student attempts to communicate scientific information using some scientific language, sometimes struggling with meaning and connections.  || The student does not attempt to communicate scientific information using scientific language.  || **//Using Scientific Language 1 //** ||
 * The student presents all the information appropriately using symbolic and/or visual representation accurately according to the assignment, producing a very clear meaning. || The student presents most of the information appropriately using symbolic and/or visual representation according to the assignment, sometimes inaccurately, but still producing a clear meaning.  || The student presents some of the information in an appropriate form using some symbolic or visual representation when appropriate. Much of it is presented inaccurately producing an unclear meaning.  || The student does not present information in the appropriate form using symbolic or visual representation.  || **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Symbolic & Visual Representation //****<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">2 ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student acknowledges sources of information appropriately and accurately. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student acknowledges sources of information with occasional errors.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student attempts to acknowledge sources of information but often is done inaccurately.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student does not acknowledge any sources.  || **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Source Acknowledgement 3 //** ||

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">**//MYP Science Criterion C: Knowledge & Understanding//**

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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">5 – 6 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">3 -4 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1 – 2 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">0 ** || <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: right;"> **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Comments //** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student explains all scientific ideas and concepts thoroughly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student explains some scientific ideas and concepts.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student recalls some scientific ideas and concepts.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student does not recall scientific ideas and concepts.  || <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: right;"> **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Scientific Ideas & Concepts1 //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student applies scientific understanding to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student applies scientific understanding to solve problems in familiar situations.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student applies scientific understanding to simple problems.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student does not apply scientific ideas and concepts to solve problems.  || <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: right;"> **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Application of Understanding //****<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">2 **  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student analyzes and evaluates scientific information by making scientifically supported judgments about the information, the validity, or the quality of the work. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student analyzes scientific information and provides an explanation that shows understanding. Judgments are made with little or no scientific support.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student attempts to analyze scientific information by identifying parts, relationships or causes. No explanation is provided or it shows little understanding.  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">The student shows no ability to analyze scientific information. No analysis or explanation is provided.  || <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: right;"> **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Analysis of Scientific Information //****<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">3 **  ||