October 12, 2011

Hello, on this wet Wednesday. We are finishing up with lab safety and moving to the scientific method. I gave the kids the list of steps and had them write down, from the Smart board, what those steps mean. I tried to help them see the connection between the steps and how they are all connected to each other. I think it worked out very well. We will be starting to look at the science fair and what all that means. For those that participate in the fair, their projects will have to be completed on their own time. We will not be using class time for working on projects. The first big obstacle for them is going to be coming up with a question that will work. They need to have an experiment to test something and not a demonstration that shows something. They want to do more of the demonstrations. After our discussion on the scientific method, I am hoping they have a better understanding of the difference between the two. Don't forget that our field trip to Bob Evans Farm Festival is this Friday the 14th of October. Students will need to bring a sack lunch or money to buy lunch there. Crafts are available to buy, as well. I am hoping for good weather that day and it is not too muddy. Well, that is about it for now. Talk to you next week.