Today began with a brief discussion of the scientific method. Instead of memorizing several steps and details, we discussed what “a” scientific method is - that is, what are some common approaches to scientific problems. We examined the first half of the steps involving understanding and planning. Later this week we’ll tackle the remaining half.

For the second part of today’s class, we discussed objectivity in science. In examining its meaning, we read several accounts of particular events and then determined if those accounts were objective or subjective. We then tried to interpret them in a purely objective manner. Remember: The “Thinking Objectively in Science” handout is due at the start of class tomorrow.

Also note: 5th hour students should bring a book to class tomorrow and every day thereafter. Since 5th hour (the big lunch hour) is 24 minutes longer than all other classes (74 versus 48), we will be spending the last 24 minutes of each day with SSR (Sustained Silent Reading).