PHYSICAL SCIENCE WEEK 1
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD & AIR
September 20, 2023

Go to Week 1 Writing Homework

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ELEMENTARY

ELEMENTARY HOMEWORK

1. Field Journal about any part of the scientific method.  (Draw and write something you learned or have questions about that has to do with what we did today. Length dependent on writing ability.)
2.  Lab: Salt and Ice Lab Worksheet.  If you want to, add your own variations or google "salt and ice lab" ideas to find more.

RESOURCES

• Video: Scientific Method for Kids | Learn all about the Scientific Method Steps Learn Bright (9:26)

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HIGH SCHOOL

IN CLASS TOPICS

• Video:  The Scientific Method (4:05)
• Video:  Solid, liquid, gas and … plasma? - Michael Murillo (3:51)
• Video:  Just How Small is the Atom--TedEd (5:27)
• Video; Difference between an Atom, a Molecule and a Compound Moo Moo Math (2:11)
• Isotopes: The Siblings of Atoms (2:58)
• ALLOTROPES - a quick definition (0:31)

RESOURCES

• Week 1 "Scientific Method" and "Air" Notes
  

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HIGH SCHOOL HOMEWORK

• 2 Entries about this week's learning in your field journal with a drawing for each or paste in an image/picture for each. (See samples of field journals here--scroll to bottom of page)
  
• Next week's assigned research (see below)
• Do the lab where you make up your own experiment.
• Note: Ali just do 1 entry and the take home lab
• Study for Quiz.  Week 1 "Scientific Method" and "Air" Notes (Google Doc)--you will be able to use notes this week.

HIGH SCHOOL ASSIGNED RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Add your notes to the Google Doc ASAP: Week 2 "Atmosphere" Google Doc (if the link doesn't work, check your email for instructions)

You can also add images.  Cite the website address for your notes.

1. What is atmosphere?
   
2. What are the layers of the atmosphere from the ground to outer space?
3. What is ozone?  What is the ozone layer?
4. What is the greenhouse effect?
5. What is "climate change"?
6. What is air made up of?  (It's properties and composition)
7. What is viscosity?
8. What is Bernoulli's Principle?
9. What are the forces involved in the flight of an airplane?
10. What are the forces that allow a hot air balloon to rise?
11. What are common air pollutants?
12. What is air mass?