Science I Science II Science III Science IV Science Skills Handbook

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Table of Contents
Unit 1:

Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems

Unit 2: Fluids
Unit 3:

Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency

Unit 4: Water Systems
Unit 5: Optics
Unit 6: Skills Handbook
1. SAFETY IN SCIENCE
2. PROCESS OF SCIENCE INQUIRY
2A Process of Science Inquiry
2B Asking A Question
2C Predicting and Hypothesizing ****
2D Identifying Variables and Controls
2E Designing an Inquiry Investigation
3. PROCESS OF DESIGN
3A The Problem Solving Cycle
3B Identifying a Problem
3C Selecting the Best Alternative
3D Planning a Prototype
3E Building a Prototype
3F Testing and Evaluating a Prototype
3G Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
4. RESEARCHING
4A Research Skills
4B Interviewing and Survey Skills
4C Critical Thinking
5. USING EQUIPMENT IN SCIENCE
5A Using the Microscope ******
5B Working with Scales and Balances
5C Using Other Scientific Equipment
5D Using Technology Equipment
5E Fabrication Techniques
6. OBSERVING & RECORDING DATA
6A Obtaining Qualitative Data
6B Obtaining Quantitative Data
6C Scientific and Technical Drawing
6D Creating Data Tables
7. ANALYZING RESULTS
7A The Need to Graph
7B Reading the Graph
7C Constructing Graphs
7D Using Math in Science
7E Reaching a Conclusion
7F Reflecting on Your Work
8. COMMUNICATING
8A Writing a Report
8B Creating a Design Folder
8C Multimedia Presentations
8D Exploring an Issue
9. STUDY SKILLS
9A Setting Goals and Monitoring Progress
9B Good Study Habits
9C Using Your Computer Effectively
9D Working Together
9E Graphic Organizers

Unit 6:
Skills Handbook


It would be wonderful if all of our science students were perfectly proficient in the skills necessary to fully develop their science understandings. Unfortunately for most of us, students regularly need to be reminded and refreshed on many of these skills. Until now, there hasnšt been a single source that provided students with the practical help on topics ranging from safety to study skills as they apply to science and the science classroom. With content and Try This activities specifically written and illustrated to be approachable by a wide range of students, the Skills Handbook unit provides that important "assist" for your science students.

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