Here are a few ideas to leave for a sub or have ready in case a collegue is out and you're asked at the last minute to cover...
Scientific Method
- Watch a Mythbusters video clip
- Determine the parts of the experiment
- Hypothesis
- Identify the Variables - Independent variable (IV), Dependent variable (DV) & Controls
- Conclusion - Was the hypothesis supported or not?
*If you have sets of Jenga - let students try it!
Graphs
- Use a graph from the Graph of the Week site
- Identify the parts of a graph
- Title
- Independant variable (IV)
- Dependant variable (DV)
- Identify any trends (positive, negative, no trend)
I have a folder with copies and answer keys ready to go. If I don't use them - they're ready to use next year.
Have a great year!
