Original PromptAguayo Unit 0: Phenomena, SEPs, and Science & Engineering Journals
Dates: August 10th–August 14th
Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs)
Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs)
Ask Questions and Define Problems
Develop and Use Models
Plan and Carry Out Investigations
Analyze and Interpret Data
Use Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Construct Explanations and Design Solutions
Engage in Argument from Evidence
Obtain, Evaluate, and Communicate Information
Patterns
Cause and Effect
Scale, Proportion, and
This resource discusses the essential components of maintaining a scientific journal, focusing on the importance of documentation for scientists and engineers. It explains how a journal differs from a simple notebook, detailing how it serves as a permanent record of thoughts, discoveries, and data. Key reasons for documentation include preserving observations, allowing for peer review, tracking progress, and preventing memory errors. It outlines the ideal structure of a scientific notebook, emphasizing features like a table of contents, dated entries, and a summary technique called 'That Sums It Up'. The document also addresses the definitions of phenomenon, the distinction between science and engineering, and the process of making testable hypotheses. Finally, it encourages practicing observation, hypothesis formulation, and organizing notebooks for investigations. The overall goal is to prepare students for future scientific investigations while highlighting the collaborative and evidence-based nature of science and engineering.