IV/DV Virtual Lab!
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Objective:
 SWBAT
design an experiment with an independent and
dependent variable
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Catalyst:
 If
Mr. Jhaveri wears a tie, then his students will pay
more attention than if he did not.
 Identify
independent variable, dependent variable, and
control group.
Agenda
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Catalyst Review
Exit Question from Yesterday
Virtual Lab Demo
Virtual Lab Experiment
Twitter/Wiki
Yesterday’s Exit Question
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Identify the independent variable, dependent
variable, and control group in the following
scenario.
Dr. Ayaad believes that eating artichokes can
decrease cholesterol. Dr. Ayaad recruited two sets
of patients of equal age and health and she gave
one group a normal diet and another an artichokefilled diet. She then measured the patient’s
cholesterol 2 weeks later.
COMPUTER TIME
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One computer per 2 students.
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Respect these computers.
 Always
tie up cords before walking.
 Do not use excessive force when opening up the
computer.
 Be Patient!!!
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Respect the time.
 If
I see you on another website without permission, you
lose your computer privileges for the day and you will
have an alternative assignment.
After you get your computer running…
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Go to this website:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircen
tral/
On the brown tabs on the lower left, click virtual
lab. Then, hit get started.
Click How Does Your Garden Grow Virtual Lab
(Flash)