Chapter 1: Living and Working in Science

Overall Expectations:
 Demonstrate scientific investigation skills in the four areas of skills.
 Identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields of science under study.
Day Topic Success Criteria (I Can…) Homework
1 Scientific Method  Form scientific questions about observed relationships, “Scientific Method Practice”
ideas, problems, and/or issues. Worksheet
 Make predictions, and/or form hypotheses to direct
inquiries.

2 Scientific Inquiry  conduct inquiries, control some variables, and adapt or “Identify the Controls and
– Variables and extend procedures as required. Variables” Worksheet
Controls
3 Scientific Inquiry  gather data from laboratory and other sources and Conclusion Questions &
– Variables and organize and record the data using appropriate Wrap-Up
Controls formats.
4 Analyzing Data  Analyze and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative Thermometer & Cylinder
(Qualitative vs. data to determine whether the evidence supports or Measurement Worksheet
Quantitative disproves the initial prediction or hypothesis.
5 Review (Jeopardy & Bundle Sheets)
6 Simulation
7 Top 10 Lab  Apply knowledge and understanding of safe practices Lab Safety Observation
Rules and procedures when planning investigations. Worksheet
8 WHMIS  Apply knowledge and understanding of safe practices WHMIS 2015 Activity
and procedures when planning investigations. bundle
9 Lab Equipment  Select appropriate instruments and materials for Lab Safety Identification
Identification particular inquiries. with Word bank
10 Lab Rules/WHMIS/Equipment Review
11 Safety Test