Spring Semester Mythbusters:

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• The only way you to see if your beliefs hold true is to test them!  ~Crane

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Key Concepts:

• Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
• Developing and using models
• Planning and carrying out investigations
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Using mathematics and computational thinking
• Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
• Engaging in argument from evidence
• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

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Bacterial Myths (Microbiology)

One of the most important ideas in designing and interpreting results is experimental control.

 experimental control:

       Stating known conditional variations to determine their effects on the experiment.  The word control is used because the scientist is able to adjust  these variables.  They do not include unknown variable or those in the experiment which can not be controlled.  Experimental controls are used intentionally.  They are useful in evaluating the procedure and there effects.  It is a common belief that the differences between things should drive variations in results. i.e. differences cause differences

4-can create a procedure to introduce an experiment control and state the reason for its implementation
3- can identify in a procedure experimental control and state the rational
2-can describe discuss define and experimental control from other experimental design elements
1- can identify an experimental control given various design elements

Mythbusters

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• The only way you to see if your beliefs hold true is to test them!  ~Crane
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Mythbusters:

Teacher: John-Fred Crane

Email:jcrane@mainlandregional.net

Text: Cutnell and Johnson

Physics Principles and Problems

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S2270 Science of Myth-Busters, Honors S 2.5 cr. Gr. 11-12

Prerequisite: Physics and Chemistry

What are Myth-Busters? It's a tough job separating truth from legend, but that is the purpose of the Honors Science of Myth-Busters. In this exciting class, students will do hands-on experiments that test popular scientific myths and detect what is real and what is fiction. Students will hypothesize and then perform precise tests to "Prove" or "Bust" myths. This class helps students understand how applying the scientific method to problem solving can be fun, exciting and really cool. Can an Opera singer (or a very loud pre-teen) really shatter glass by hitting just the right note? Is it really impossible for even the greatest Origami master to fold a piece of paper in half more than seven times? Could a child really be carried away by a bunch of helium balloons? We'll tackle these myths and more in Honors Science of Myth-Busters.

Objectives:

1. Ask questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

2. Develop and using models

3. Plan and carry out investigations

4. Analyze and interpret data

5. Use mathematics and computational thinking

6. Construct explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

7.  Engaging in argument from evidence

8.  Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information