Week 13
What did you learn this week?
This week we continued our learning into the matter. Similarly, a couple of weeks ago, we hypothesized and created experiments to test why M&M's color dissolves in water. Our group tested to see how the different colors of M&M's lost color at different rates. We did this by melting each color for a minute, taking a picture, and then two minutes, then taking another picture. We were then able to compare them. After that, we tested the dissolubility in sugar water, hot water, and cold water. We discovered that hot water removed the M&M's color the fastest, while sugar water was the slowest.
How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future?
I can use what I have learned by incorporating this experiment into my science lesson when discussing matter. This is a lesson that is easily adaptable for many different grade levels. It also is a great way to focus on the "Why".
What are new or remaining questions?
Is there anything else we can do with these M&M's to learn more about matter?
Hi Hanna! I also think this is a great experiment to include in my future classroom. It is a great way for students to have a hands-on approach to understanding matter and density. Along with that, I think it would be fun to learn more ways we can experiment with M&Ms that have to do with the other properties of matter. That way all of the lessons flow nicely together. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI also think this is a great lesson for application to our future classroom. I like how you focused on the "why"' in the experiment. Different substances all yielded different results, so it is helpful to examine how that happens.
ReplyDeleteHi Hanna! I also think that this is a great experiment that can be taught in different grades. I enjoyed reading your blog post and what your group did during this experiment! well done!
ReplyDeleteHello! I also think this is a great experiment to get students thinking about the ''why'' which is important in science.
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