Nature of Science, Like a Scientist

Standard(s) Taught:
N/A

4M Objective(s):
I will:
-make 3 connections of how Science relates to the world
-identify 3 characteristics of a scientist and engineer.
-will participate in discussion by speaking, at least, 1 time with college voice

Academic Vocabulary of Lesson:
-Science
-Nature of…
-Trial and error
-Information
-Theory
-Collaboration
-College Voice
-Criteria
-Characteristics
-Scientist/Engineer>-Ignorance

KeyPoints:
Make connections to self and world by realizing Science is more than what’s taught in the lesson at school.
Identify characteristics necessary for scientists/engineers: communicators, organization, problem-solvers, perseveres, investigators of knowledge
Ignorance is a lack of knowledge.

Lesson Agenda:
Do Now (5 min)
Review Norms from previous day (10 min)
The Nature of Science (30 min)
~Puzzle (15 min)
~Missing Piece (10 min)
~Discussion (10 min)
Like a Scientist... (25 min)
~Of the pictures, which are scientists? How do you know? You may choose as many as you want.
Exit Ticket (5 min)

Do Now:
Does “science” always have rules? Give one reason explaining what you think?
Can you do science outside of the classroom? Explain your answer.

Exit Ticket:
Name 3 ways how the 'Nature of Science' activity is like “doing Science”.
How does using a college voice extend beyond the classroom?
What are 3 things scientists do? How can each one be helpful in your life?

Homework:
Identify 2 ‘puzzles’ we solve outside of school
ScienceTalks about today's lesson

Differentiation:
Paired work-Structure
Increased Processing Time-Structure
Sentence Framers-GLAD
Discussion-Process
Graphic Organi1zer-GLAD

Strong Culture Structures:
Hand Signals
College Voice

Inquiry Moves:
Engage- Open ended question
Explore- The Nature of Science
Explain- Graphic Organizer, Discussion
Evaluate- Exit Ticket