Class Details
| Floating Class: | No |
| Term: |
Fall 2021
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| Description: | The scientific method is mentioned, almost in passing, in most science textbooks.
A detailed, practical study of the scientific method is usually reserved for students in their junior or senior years of college. You can start early.
Introduction to Scientific Research explores how to use the scientific method to evaluate questions related to the physical world. We will perform a number of experiments to illustrate how science works, we will use the Mentos/Coke reaction to conduct a full-scale research project, and students will pursue research on a topic of their own interest in the spring semester. You will learn how to communicate your findings through lab reports and scientific research papers.
This is a full-year class. There are no prerequisites except curiosity about the natural world. Students should have some experience writing reports and essays, but you will learn that scientific writing has its own style and purpose.
Students should have access to a laptop that they can bring to class, a calculator will be needed for some labs.
Homework: 1-3 hours per week, more as students work on their own projects |
| Requirements: | |
| Requires Teacher Approval: | No |
| Category: | Science |
| Age(s): | 14yrs - 18yrs |
| Positions & Enrollment Min/Max: |
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| Class Duration: | 1 Hour(s) |
| Class Frequency: | 1 Hour Class per Week |
| Billable Hours Per Week: | 1.5 |
| Admin Tier: | Class Override |
| Admin Fee: | $100, Term Total = $100 |
| Class Fee: | $125 |
| Supply Fee: | $20 |
| Created: | 06/23/2021 3:39pm/jvalenti |
| Last Updated: | 12/01/2021 8:49am/jvalenti |
Class Schedules
| Day | Room | Period | Time |
| Monday | Classroom (220) | 2:00 | 2:30 pm
3:50 pm |
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