Learning Goal:
We are learning to use the scientific method to investigate processes, ideas, and issues.
We are learning to think about the ways science is presented in the media
Recap – Science in advertising:
We will view two more commercials that make some sort of claim. Your mission is to answer these questions for each of the following videos:
• What claims are made about the product being advertised?
• What advertising methods are used to make us believe these claims?
• Do you believe in the claims made about these products? Why or why not?
Today we are going to put a product to the test. We will become “Add-Busters.”
We will look at a scenario and create a FAIR TEST to examine the claim. Before we begin this test, we need to review expectations for conducting an experiment as scientists…
A tool to help you make sure your are on track can be found here: Self-Check. Today, I want to focus on planning, conducting and recording.