Section outline

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    Learning intentions:

    • We are revising our understanding of the steps of the Scientific Method of investigation.
    • We are developing our understanding of Safety in the lab and commonly used equipment in the lab.
    Success Criteria:   I can/have:
    • able to write an effective question for my investigation.
    • identify and specify the Aim, Hypothesis and variables for my investigation.
    • I can identify hazardous symbols and equipment that are commonly used in the lab.

    Activities

    Session 1  - Review of Fair testing steps
      Biq question - Why? 
      • Aim - Why is this needed? 
      • Writing the Hypothesis for an investigation.
      Session  2 - Review of Fair testing steps
      • Identifying the variables
      • Writing the method
      • Scipad - pgs 20-22

      Session 3 - Safety in the Lab. Pg 7-10
      • Identifying Hazardous Materials in the Laboratory
      • Laboratory Equipment