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Week 12 - Properties of Matter

Observations Table 
What did you learn this week? This week we explored how properties change when different objects are broken into pieces. We placed a bunch of different objects including an eraser, paper clips, crayons, and aluminum foil into water observing whether they sank or floated. We then placed them into over flow cups to measure the volumes of the objects and we measured the mass of the objects using a scale. We also tested whether or not the objects were magnetic and conducted electricity. It was cool to get to observe the differences in full objects and half objects but due to experience, a lot of the outcomes were predictable for us. 
Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? 
Sink or Float
Like stated above, when we were actually collecting our observations, we were able to predict if the outcomes actually happened. Due to experiences that we've had with the materials we were able to predict which would conduct electricity as well as which of them would be magnetic. I did however think that our paperclips were going to float due to their light weight but they actually sunk in our water. 
How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future? 
I liked the different activities that we did in class as I thought they were fun ways to get students thinking about mass and volume as well as the materials of the actual objects. There was a lot of discussion in the classroom and I think that young students would enjoy the change activity style. 


Magnet Observation

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  1. Libbie McKeagNovember 13, 2024 at 1:17 PM

    Hi Maddy, I also predicted the outcomes fairly accurately. I agree that this activity would be great in a classroom, it would be very engaging! Great work!

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  2. Regan SandersfeldNovember 17, 2024 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Maddy! I also think this would be a great way to get students thinking about different terms, as well as differentiate between them! I know that mass, volume, and density are similar concepts and can be difficult for students to grasp! :)

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