Hello fifth graders! Today you will begin your first module. On this page you will find the objectives for the lesson and a list of your assignments also known as entries. The first three assignments you will be doing on your own in the computer lab, but the fourth one, you will be working in pairs.
By the end of this module, the following statements should be true:
By the end of this module, the following statements should be true:
During this first module you will be thinking about scientists. Throughout history we have had some brilliant scientists who have made amazing discoveries from: how to cure diseases, the different elements that make up the universe, how our bodies work and many more. Scientists learn and discover new things by following a process known as the Scientific Method. It starts with curiosity, asking questions. Any kind of questions, from why is the ocean blue? To why do dogs have hair? In this first lesson you will be learning the steps involved in the scientific method. You will become a scientist!
You will analyze each step in the scientific method and then put them into practice. There are several assignments which you are expected to fulfill. Here is an overall look at your assignments. Go to the “Assingments" page for a more descriptive explanation. Due dates can be found on the calendar ´s page.
1. Entry # 1: Opinion
2. Entry # 2: Brainpop
3. Entry # 3: Popplet
4. Entry # 4: Experiment
You will analyze each step in the scientific method and then put them into practice. There are several assignments which you are expected to fulfill. Here is an overall look at your assignments. Go to the “Assingments" page for a more descriptive explanation. Due dates can be found on the calendar ´s page.
1. Entry # 1: Opinion
2. Entry # 2: Brainpop
3. Entry # 3: Popplet
4. Entry # 4: Experiment