Week 12 Blog

 1. What did I learn this week?

This week in lab we learned about how different materials have different properties of matter. We tested different types of matter. The first test was whether the object sinks or floats in water. The second test was measuring its mass and volume. The last two tests were seeing if the object conducts electricity and if it is magnetic. We also tested if the results differ if we cut the object into a smaller piece.

2. What parts were confusing?

I was intrigued but also confused about the aluminum in water. I knew it would float in water, but when it took a different shape it sunk. Why did this happen?

3. How can I apply what I learned to future teaching?

The lab made me realize that teachers need to make their students curious. I can ask them about what they're observing and why they think a certain process is happening.





Comments

  1. Rachel AllenMay 8, 2023 at 7:19 PM

    I hadn't thought about why aluminum floats and sinks in different forms even though the density of the object should stay the same. I also agree that regarding science education it is so important to keep students interested. I know that when I was in elementary school, there was no way I would pay attention unless I was interested in the subject.

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