Size & Shape of Matter
Lesson IntroductionEssential Questions
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Science ProjectWeek 1 Requirements:
This week in science, you will start thinking about what you would like to create your experiment about. This is an experiment that you will work on for the next 9 weeks, so it is important that you make a good choice from the start. We will start by making observations. Scientists are always observing the world around them and devising experiments to test ideas they come up with. Throughout the week, make some observations about the topic (see the instructions on the project form below for ideas). Draw some (detailed & labeled) pictures, write some of your thoughts, list some questions you have about the topic, and jot yourself some notes. Next week, you will spend time researching your topic. Topic Ideas: To help you narrow your focus for your observation, you may choose one of the areas below, or come up with your own (as long as it would fit under the main topic listed – make sure you choose from the correct grade level). There are many things you can observe, these are just a few ideas to get you started.
Printable Homework Sheet:
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Student Activities
Complete the following activities as you rotate through our weekly science stations. Be sure to include the appropriate information in your science notebook. Printouts are provided at each station (if necessary) and are also linked below each description.
Reading
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iPads
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Hands-on
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Writing
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Mimio
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Computer
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Blog Post
Once you have completed all the stations for this week, post an entry on your science blog. Your entry should be a paragraph or more including complete sentences and proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. When you finish, take time to post comments on at least two other student blog posts from last week. This week's prompt:
Explain how liquids are measured. Be sure to include how you can use this knowledge to figure out the volume of other objects.
Explain how liquids are measured. Be sure to include how you can use this knowledge to figure out the volume of other objects.
Assessment
Look at the materials in the photos above. Tell which material is a solid, which is a liquid, and which is a gas. Describe the shape of each material and explain how you would measure the size of each. Type your answer in the comment box below and click submit. *BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME*
Completion ChecklistCheck your notebook to be sure that you have all of the following assignments included before handing your notebook in.
Also be sure you have included these items to your notebook as well:
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Additional Information
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