This document contains the notes from a science lesson. It outlines the topics to be reviewed for an upcoming exam, including lessons 1 and 2 on scientific inquiry, the branches of science, and the scientific method. It provides guidance on classroom expectations for the review session, such as maintaining voice level 0, raising hands for questions, and focusing on individual work. Example review questions are provided covering these lessons as well as measurement and the international system of units. The document concludes with reminders about homework expectations and policies for quizzes.

1. Mr.Anas Lahrichi

2.  Listen carefully to the instructions
 5 min
 Individual/no discussions
 Raise your hand quietly for questions and
wait for me to come

3.  Exam on Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 Thursday
27th September => Review book from NOS4
to NOS18 + worksheets and homework +
previous quizzes
 Field Trip on 2nd of November

4.  WALT : Review lesson 1 and 2 from NOS 4 to
NOS 18
 WILF : Raise your hands to ask questions and be
engaged to get the maximum out of the session
 TIB : The exam has a big weight on your grade

5.  About learning
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60rN9J
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6.  Lesson 1 Review page 24
 Due : Thursday 27th September
 Hardcopy of Lesson 1 review will be handed
out

7.  Taxonomists use different classification tools
 A dischotomous key is a table that allows to
identify the species. To use a dischotomous
key we need to answer questions about the
organism.
 Cladogram is a classification tool that looks
like a family tree.

8.  First Review the Lesson Content
 Voice level 0 in the first part as I’ll be asking
people to answer
 This will count towards your participation
grade
 Then Practice individually and in groups

9.  What is science ?
 It is the investigation and exploration of
natural events
 What are the branches of science ?
 Life Science,Earth Science and Physical
Science
 Give an example of each one
 Life : Cells,Earth Science :
Earthquakes,Physical : motion of stars

10.  What is the scientific method (scientific
inquiry)?
 Steps to do science
 1)Ask Questions/Observe Nature
 2)Create a Hypothesis (Possible explanation)
 3)Test the Hypothesis (Using Experiment)
 4)Analyze Results (Statistics)
 5)Draw conclusions (confirm or reject
hypothesis)
 6)Communicate Results (Oral or Written)

11.  What are the results of science ?
 Technology(practical use of scientific
knowledge) and explanations of the world
 What is a scientific theory ?
 An explanation of events based on many
hypotheses
 What is a scientific law ?
 A pattern in nature (like pen falling down)

12.  What is critical thinking ?
 Using logic before accepting statements.
 When do we use critical thinking in science ?
 To make the difference between academic
and non-academic sources.
 Give an example of an academic source and a
non-academic source
 Academic : textbook,non-academic : celebrity
magazines

13.  Expectations are :
 Voice level 0,work on your own
 Listen carefully to the instructions
 Answer on the worksheet given to you
 Raise your hand and wait for me to come for a
question
 You should be focused and on task
 I will be going around to help you

14.  Why do we measure in science ?
 To obtain evidence
 Is a measurement a description or an
explanation ?
 It’s a description
 What is the definition of description ?
 Summary of observations
 What is the definition of explanation ?
 An interpretations of observations,give the
reason.

15.  What is the International System of Units ?
 Internationally accepted system for
measurement
 What is the abbreviation we use for
International system of units ?
 S.I
 Why do we use the S.I system of units ?
 To avoid confusion between scientists in
different countries

16.  What are the S.I Base Units ?
 There are 7,summarized in this table

17.  What are some prefixes we studied in science
?
 Mega for million,Kilo for thousand etc.

18.  What is accuracy ?
 When the measurement is close to the real
value
 What is precision ?
 When measurements are close to each other

19.  Are some tools more accurate than other ?
 Yes
 Is the only source of error in measurement
the tool ?
 No,human error too.
 What are significant digits ?
 Number of digits in a measurement that are
accurate in a measurement
 If we have more significant digits,does it
mean the measurement is more accurate?
 Yes

20.  Expectations are :
 Voice level 2,work with peers on your table with a
quiet voice
 Listen carefully to the instructions
 Answer on the worksheet given to you
 Raise your hand and wait for me to come for a
question
 You should be focused and on task
 I will be going around to help you

21. Student Warning 1 Warning 2 Demerit
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Ahmed Zahr
Meryem
Boukacha
Alya Lynn
Ines
Adam
Yoobi
Youssef Amin
X
Sofia
X X
Ayyoub Bin Musa
X
Amal
Zineb X
Ismail
X

22.  Do not talk unless you have
permission (Raise your hand)
 No talking back (Come see in end
of class)
 Stay focused and on task
 Respect your classmates and
teacher
 Be prepared

23.  You are expected to do your homework on the
due date (no excuses)
 Every time you miss a homework you get a
strike,after 3 your parents are informed
 Not doing your homework will negatively affect
your grade in participation and quizzes

24.  The corrected quiz as well as rubrics will be posted on
Engrade.
 An individual assesment means no discussion at all. Any
talking will result in a 0.
 If you were absent during a quiz/test,you need to come to
office hours to retake it
 Come see me right after class or office hours to discuss
your copy, do not bring it up inside class.
 Any copy written in pencil cannot be considered for re-
grading, use a pen.