Unit 1: Intro to Science

1.1 Science Safety

1.1 SCIENCE SAFETY

1. In case of an emergency, notify the
teacher.
2. Wear goggles when instructed.
3. Dispose of all lab materials according
to your teachers instructions.
4. Do not fool around or run in the lab.

5. Food, gum, and water are not

permitted in the lab.
6. Always clean your work area before
leaving the lab.
7. Treat all lab materials as if they are
hazardous.

8. Bring only necessary materials to the

lab.
9. Read all procedures carefully before
performing an experiment.
10. Students are not permitted in the
teacher prep room.

11. Notify the teacher if there is a spill

or broken glass- do not clean it by
yourself!
12. Do not leave a hot plate
unattended.
13. Carry microscopes with two hands
with one at the base.

Turn & Talk:

a) Which two rules do you think are the
most important?
b) Which rule do you think you are
most likely to forget about?
c) What is a possible consequence for a
student that does not follow the
rules?

Unit 1: Intro to Science

1.1 Science Safety
1.2 Measurement

Countries that dont use

the metric system...

US
Customary
I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

Metric

Definition

US
Customary
I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

Metric

Definition

distance between
two points

US
Customary
I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

inch
foot
mile

Metric

Definition

distance between
two points

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

inch
foot
mile

centimeter
meter
kilometer

Definition

distance between
two points

I. Length
(tool = ruler)
10 millimeters (mm) = 1 centimeter (cm)
a.

______ mm = ______ cm

b.

______ mm = ______ cm

c.

______ mm = ______ cm

d.

______ mm = ______ cm

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

Definition

distance between
two points
Measure of how fast
atoms are moving in a
substance

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

F
degrees
Fahrenheit

Definition

distance between
two points
Measure of how fast
atoms are moving in a
substance

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

Definition

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance

II. Temperature
(tool = thermometer)

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

Definition

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance
Amount of matter in an
object

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance

pounds

Definition

Amount of matter in an
object

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

Definition

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance

pounds

milligram
gram
kilogram

Amount of matter in an
object

III. Mass
(tool = balance/scale)

x = ____ units

III. Mass
(tool = balance/scale)

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

Definition

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance

pounds

milligram
gram
kilogram

Amount of matter in an
object

Amount of space
occupied by an object

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance

pounds

milligram
gram
kilogram

cup
gallon

Definition

Amount of matter in an
object

Amount of space
occupied by an object

I.

Length

II.
Temperature

III. Mass

IV. Volume

US
Customary

Metric

Definition

inch
foot
yard

centimeter
meter
kilometer

distance between
two points

degrees
Fahrenheit

degrees
Celsius

Measure of how fast

atoms are moving in a
substance

pounds

milligram
gram
kilogram

Amount of matter in an
object

cup
gallon

milliliter
lilter
kiloliter

Amount of space
occupied by an object

IV. Volume
(tool = graduated cylinder)

IV. Volume
(tool = graduated cylinder)
Always read the bottom of the meniscus!

a. ___ ml

b. ___ ml

c. ___ ml d. ___ ml

What is
the
volume of
the
dinosaur?

Unit 1: Intro to Science

1.1 Science Safety
1.2 Measurement
1.3 Science Practices

The Scientific Method

What is
the name
of this
diagram?

8 Science Practices

INVESTIGATING PRACTICES:
Asking Questions
How does _______ affect ______?
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Manipulated Variable- what is tested out
Responding Variable- what is measured
Using Mathematical Thinking
Organize data- information collected in an
experiment

Jack wanted to see if plants would grow taller if they

were given very warm water. He thought if the plant
was given warm water, then it would grow taller than
a plant given normal tap water. He took two of the
same pots with the same soil and in the same room.
Jack watered the plants once a day with each type of
water and let them grow for three weeks. Then he
measured their height.
Manipulated Variable:
Responding Variable:

SENSEMAKING PRACTICES:
Developing and Using Models
Ex: diagrams, 3D objects, computer
simulations
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Look for patterns in graphs and tables
Consider sources of error
Constructing Explanations
Use evidence to support an explanation

CRITIQUING PRACTICES:
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Critique arguments from peers and look for
bias in sources
Communicating Information
Ex: writing an article, giving a speech