Sixth Graders during Science
Dissecting Day!
Many thanks to Ebel's Butcher Shop Miss Sinn was able to bring in several of the organs which we have been studying. So we enjoyed - for the most part - being able to get some hands on experience with these animal body parts!
Lungs!
To hopefully convince my students that smoking is not a healthy habit...After the respiratory system organ presentations were given, each classes viewed the healthy and smoker lung. Clearly we could see that the healthy lung was able to expand much fuller bringing in the oxygen that we need!
Dr. Lynn's Visit
Lynn Hartzler, professor at Wright State University, visited our classroom! She is also researching the physiology of reptiles and amphibians. Using her equipment we were able to experience activities which involved breathing. Some of us "dove" into water as the rest of us watched the monitor. Then we were able to see the difference in our ability to hold our breath after normal breathing, breathing into a bag, and breathing very deep breaths. Finally we watched the monitor to see the amount of force in Newtons as we squeezed the paddles.
Cell Models
As we learn the cell organelles, we put together a model. Each item will hopefully help us remember the name of the organelle and its role for our many many cells!
Roller Coasters
Putting it all together....in groups we are designing, creating, testing and redesigning a roller coaster. On line individually we are doing the same thing virtually!!
Cookies
We won the energy challenge!!! Yummy cookies!
The Energy Bike!
Peter, Tara and the Energy Bike visited us lately. We enjoyed reviewing energy forms and transformation examples.
Keeping Us in Orbit
We discussed and then simulated the forces which affect the orbit of the planets with these objects. Watch out for flying "planets"!
Force and Motion Lab
We are using our Lego vehicles to determine their speed as we changed the surface and the height of the ramp. Then after the trials and calculating speed of each trial, we drew conclusions about the effect of different heights, surfaces, and mass of our vehicles.
Ohio Energy Project
As a follow up year and to conclude our study of energy, we are learning about energy conservation with the Ohio Energy Project materials. First we compared the types of light bulbs.
Learning about Biomass
Our guest speaker, Arthur Stoller, spoke about biomass. We learned lots about the advantages of using this resource to create electricity!
Getting to the Fossil Fuel
To simulate drilling or mining for fossil fuels, we used a bendy straw and twinkie. How much "fossil fuel" could be extracted in one drilling site??!?!
Thermal Energy Transformation
In our study of thermal energy, we learned about radiation, conduction and convection. We used convection to raise this bag into the air!!!
Water Wheels
We designed and created cardboard water wheels. Then created a bit of radiant energy from our mechanical(hydro) power!!! To continue our unit of study, we used the water wheels to convert into another energy form! Such creativity!
Energy Transformations
After learning about the major forms of energy, we are now studying when these forms transform into other forms. Here we are created links with these cards. Our next challenge was to create a "chain reaction" of energy transformations with the items which were brought from home! :) Quite a challenge!
Energy Forms
After learning about potential and kinetic energy, we researched several different forms of each. Here are the students presenting their main idea, details and examples about their form of energy. They also created or found a "special" way for the students to remember their form! :)
Energy Lab
Using our Legos we created a vehicle to use during this lab. Then we completed three trials to determine the distance traveled at different degrees of elevation.
Guest Speaker
Gary and Paulette Sinn visited our classroom to visit with us and show us the connections between elements and agriculture. We certainly didn't realize how tightly these aspects of our lives are connected.
Chemical Formulas
As we close our unit on atoms, we studied chemical formulas. Here we use the ipads to write them and then another app to see what is created when we "mixed elements"!
Atomic Models
As we learn more about the atom, we created models of the particles for several elements! Lots of empty space in these little components of matter!!!! Then we used them to determine the element on our scavenger hunt of elements!!!!
Food Scientist
A former Wayne Trace and OSU graduate recently visited our classroom. She discussed her classes at OSU and responsibilities at Nestle where she works developing food products. She also gave us a couple demonstrations! It was all very interesting and fun especially the candy from Nestle!
Liquid Nitrogen!!!
To show changing from state to state we invited Heidi who brought Joel along with their liquid nitrogen!!!
Properties of Matter:
We reviewed the use of the tools and learned more about the matter around us. Challenge: get the 20 g of clay to be buoyant! Here are some of the successful designs!
Plasma and other States of Matter!
We experimented with plasma by relighting the flame and microwaving a grape!!! Ask us about it!!!
Polymers
To strengthen our understanding of atoms and molecules, we did some study of polymers and their presence in our lives. They are "everywhere"!!! We experienced them in oobleck, stone paper, and more.
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Moving Atoms
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