Elementary Science Methods 1

  What did you learn this week? This week we learned that density has a role in if an object will sink or float. It depends on the weight in grams as well. If an object is greater than 1gram per mL it will sink.  We discovered this through our dice activity also while revisiting the coca-cola activity. I also learned that salt water is more dense than freshwater. Which parts did you find clear and which were confusing? I still am a little confused as to how one of the coke cans floated. However, I do understand that they are made up of carbonation and one can had more sugar than the other. Therefore, that could be a factor.  What are new or remaining questions?  What objects/matierals are guarenteed to either float or sink? 

What did you learn this week? This week we conducted multiple different expieriments. Each station had an overarching question that required us to have a prediction, take data, and analyze our data. Through this activity, I learned that different sizes of objects/materials will have different results when weighed, measured, and more. The most suprising finding from this activity was the idea that the full peice of foil floated when it was flat, but when it was crumbled up into a ball it sank. This taught me about how density of an object has a role in changing the results.  Which parts did you find clear and which were confusing? The only part I found confusing was when we had to measure the volume of the large cube. It did not fit inside of the gradulated clinder therefore we had to use a different tool to measure the volume. It was a metal container with a spout.  What are new or remaining questions? Why were some of the masses of the objects inconsistent? Wou...

What did you learn this week? This week, we transitioned into our next concept of science, which is physcial science. We conducted multiple different experiments. The one experiement I was most suprised with was the coke float. All of the coke bottles floated except the regular sized coke can. We assumed that since it has the most sugar, that is why it sank.   Are you able to relate what you le arned to what you already knew? Once of the experients we conducted was cold soda. I already knew what would happen when taking a plastic bottle or a metal can out of a cold cooler. We observed condensation. We connected this to the idea that condensation happens only for iced/cold drinks, it does not happen for hot drinks.  How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future? The expieriment I can apply to my future teaching would be the M&Ms. I did a similar activity in 5th grade science with skittles and I thought it was really cool to learn about. This acti...

  What did you learn this week? This was our last week of learning life science. During this week, we learned about predators and prey. We did an activty with 3 different color beans. Each of us at our table had a different untensil which represented the predator. Each predator had a bettr advantage than the other, like the spoon was alble to catch more beans than the knife. This provided a representation about how in real life, certain predators in an environment have a better chance of survival since they are able to catch more prey than others.  Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? Yes, I connected this lesson to the school of the wild observation. During the school of the wild, we payed close attention to how different predators act within their environment. We learned that some birds have a better advantage of catching prey or food than others due to their hunting skills. It just depends on the type of breed that the bird was. This lesson was ...