Elementary Science Methods 1: Week #15

 

Elementary Science Methods 1: Week #15

What did you learn this week in the lab?

  • This week in lab we designed a learning activity using baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction. We came up with a guiding question and reflected on how we could engage student's curiosity through this activity. We studied and came up with ways students could analyze data by using a scale and observing the changes in mass during the reaction. My group plans to encourage students to use scientific terms, information, and ideas to explain their answers. We devised three guiding questions to help enhance their learning during the observation. 

Which parts did you find clear and which were confusing?

  • All the directions were clear and concise although my group struggled with exploring ways to manipulate the reaction. 

How can you apply what you have learned to your teaching in the future?

  • From this activity, it can be easily applied to the classroom setting based on the learning plan we created below. The guiding questions deepen students' knowledge by challenging their thoughts and developing their curiosity. This would also serve as a great hands-on activity for students to engage in to better understand chemical reactions.      




Comments

  1. Puttin' in the work with Miss. PuttinMay 1, 2024 at 10:39 AM

    Claire! WOWOWOW, this is an excellent way to show how gases can be conserved depending on if a lid is on our off the mixture of baking soda and vinegar, great work! I've loved following your blog life this past semester :)

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  2. Bailie Kroll: Science MethodsMay 1, 2024 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Claire! I like how you included your data and findings as one of your pictures! It was intersting to see the changes in your two trials!

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  3. Anna's Science BlogMay 5, 2024 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Claire! I like how your images are super detailed! I also agree that this experiment would be great in a classroom setting! Nice job!

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