4/17/15

This weekend's homework is to complete Assignment 49.

4/16/15

There is a check in tomorrow, so everyone should review their notes about fermentation. Additionally, you should review your observations and data and start to form inferences and conclusions.

4/15/15

There is no homework tonight. Maybe work on that exhibition for half an hour?

4/14/15

Tonight's homework is to revise your hypothesis and experimental plan for tomorrow's fermentation experiments.

Hypothesis Rubric                                                                             

Criteria	4 (Mastery)	3 (Proficient)	2 (Approaching)	1 (Needs Revision)
Presents a clear and testable hypothesis that answers investigative question	Hypothesis concisely but clearly establishes a logical, measurable, and testable prediction that explains the relationship between variables and is supported with a logical rationale.	Hypothesis concisely but clearly establishes a logical, testable prediction that explains the relationship between variables and is supported with a logical rationale but is lacking in detail (units of measurement, supporting rationale, etc.)	Hypothesis establishes a testable prediction explaining the relationship between variables BUT is illogical, not explicitly measurable, or lacking an explanation OR hypothesis establishes an illogical or incorrect prediction.	Hypothesis neither establishes a clear, logical, testable, and measurable prediction that explains the relationship between variables nor contains adequate rationale.

4/13/15

Tonight's homework is to read "Fermentation: When Food Goes Bad But Stays Good" from NPR.org and to choose two foods and explain (in detail) how fermentation is used to produce those foods. This is in addition to Assignment 48/B - which was developing a question, hypothesis, and brief plan to test it (i.e. finishing today's classwork).

Fermented foods/drinks
Bread
Cheese
Wine
Beer
Cider
Chocolate
Coffee
Tea
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Kimchi
Salami
Miso
Tempeh
Soy sauce
Vinegar
Yogurt
Kefir
Kombucha

4/2/15

Your homework for spring break is to complete Assignment 47B. Here is the link for inputting your data and observations.

Assignment 47B Now You’re Cooking! – Part 4: Evaluating the Effects of Heat on Nutrients

Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability on another piece of paper. Assume that this is being collected and scored. Because it is.

1. What are your conclusions from your work this week? Support any conclusions with specific evidence, observations, etc.

2. Describe the source of error that may have impacted your data and conclusions. Be sure to explain how the error worked to change the data and/or your conclusion based upon it.

3. What are the applications of your findings? How can be they used to benefit others?

4/1/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 47. There will also be a check-in tomorrow.