Yazzmenn - Science Methods

  This week in discussion, we began talking about density. Then working with our table groups to draw/write down an example and reason behind why different substances have different levels of density. We then reviewed the past activity that we completed with M&Ms and water but this time we tested how long it took for different M&M colors to fully melt into the water. We then added sugar to the water to determine whether or not this would change the reaction the M&Ms had when we put them back into the water.    Focus Questions: What did you learn this week? One thing I learned about this week was how easy it is to make understanding things like levels of density interesting. This is mainly because one question that we had to answer was why do different substances have different densities. In one example my group came up with was to use cheese to show different levels of density.  Which parts did you find clear and which were confusing? Do they think that I...

  This week in discussion, we talked about different properties of matter which include mass texture, shape, density, volume, and more. We then started our activity. We were given a bunch of different materials like crayons, erasers, wood, aluminum, and other objects. With our table groups within collected data on whether or not the different materials will sink or float, the mass they have, and how to differentiate between a big piece and a small piece, if two different pieces would have the same volume. We also tested whether the materials will conduct electricity, or be attracted to magnets.   Focus Questions: What did you learn this week? One main thing that I learned from this week was whether or not certain materials will sink or float. Some of the materials that were tested I predicted would actually sink and vice versa. For example, I thought that a paper clip would have floated, but it actually sank. Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? I ...

  This week's discussion class we participated in a multi part activity. In our table groups, we worked together with our table group to answer specific questions, and create some hypotheses about different activities that we're at each table. Some of the activities included what happened when we placed M&Ms in water, comparing and contrasting and melting point of ice on word versus metal, adding baking soda, and vinegar together and more. After we completed each activity, we then had a whole class discussion about some of our findings and ideas that came up during each activity.   Focus Questions: What did you learn this week? One main point we discussed in class was the importance of making sure students are interested in what's being taught but also making the learning process fun.    Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? Some of the activities we worked on I've already done in previous classes or have seen videos about. I was...