Bellwork – Week 2: Scientific Method & C.E.R.

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🔬 Wednesday – Organize the Steps of the Scientific Method

Directions: Below are the steps of the scientific method. They are out of order! Write the correct order in the boxes (1–6).

Record & analyze data

Make observations/ask a question

Form a hypothesis

Draw a conclusion (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)

Plan & carry out an experiment

Share results

📊 Thursday – Match C.E.R. with Scenarios

Directions: Read each short scenario. Match it with the correct part of C.E.R.: Claim (C), Evidence (E), or Reasoning (R). Write the letter next to each statement.

_____ "The plant in sunlight grew 5 cm taller than the plant in the dark."

_____ "Plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis, which allows them to grow."

_____ "Plants in sunlight grow taller than plants in the dark."

_____ "The rubber band launched farther when stretched to 10 cm instead of 5 cm."

_____ "Because increasing stretch increases stored energy, the rubber band flies farther."

🤝 Friday – Match P.A.R.K. with Scenarios

Directions: Read each classroom situation. Match it with the correct behavior expectation: Productive (P), Accountable (A), Respectful (R), Kind (K). Write the letter next to each scenario.

_____ You admit when you forgot to do your homework and ask for help making a plan.

_____ You stay focused on your lab instead of distracting your group.

_____ You let a partner go first when they are excited to share their idea.

_____ You listen when a classmate is speaking and don't interrupt.

_____ You help clean up lab materials even if you didn't use them.

Bonus Question: Which P.A.R.K. behavior do you want to focus on improving this week? Explain why.

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