Introduction+to+Physical+Science

=Lesson 1: The Nature of Science=

**Standard: Understand how science is organized and explored.**
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can understand the role of a scientist.
 * I can define science.
 * I know the branches of science.
 * I understand the difference between science and technology and how they work together.
 * I can define scientific law and theory and differentiate between them.
 * I can define model and give an example of one.

__**Assignments:**__
 * Read Chapter 1 Section 1 in your textbook ([[file:Section 1.1 SB.pdf|notes]])
 * Is It a Model? Worksheet
 * Is It a Theory? Worksheet
 * Doing Science Worksheet
 * What is a Hypothesis? Worksheet
 * [[file:concept_review.pdf|Concept Review worksheet]]

=Lesson 2: The Way Science Works=

Standard: Understand how scientists think and measure.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I understand the process of the scientific method.
 * I can recognize the tools that scientists use.
 * I can use the SI system of units and convert between units.

__**Assignments:**__
 * Read Chapter 1 Section 2 in your textbook ([[file:Section 1.2 SB.pdf|notes]])
 * Worksheets:
 * Scientific Method
 * Using the Correct Unit
 * Math Skills: Conversions

=Lesson 3: Organizing Data=

Standard: Understand how scientists organize the data they collect.
__**Success Criteria:**__
 * I can put information into a data table.
 * I can determine which type of graph to use based on the data given/collected.
 * I can read a graph to find out information.
 * I can read and write in scientific notation.
 * I can define accuracy and precision.
 * I can determine how many significant figures a number has.
 * I can round a measurement to the correct number of significant figures based on the rules for significant figures.

__**Assignments:**__
 * Read Chapter 1 Section 3 in your textbook ([[file:Section 1.3 SB.pdf|notes]])
 * Worksheets:
 * Scientific Notations/Calculations with Significant Figures
 * Math Skills: Scientific Notation
 * Math Skills: Significant Figures