So, lots has been happening since last I posted! During the first week of February students learned more about chemistry and a great deal about working in groups to accomplish a task. The Mad Scientist Chemistry stations were set up around the room and students were in groups of three or four. The stations were as follows:
Station 1
Periodic Table: Use the print periodic tables to help you complete the on-line games. Record your answers in your journal under the heading:
Mad Scientist Chemistry Labs
Station 1
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Links on Moodle
http://education.jlab.org/elementcrossword/easy_symbols_01.html
http://education.jlab.org/elementwordscramble/question.php?9867574
Station 2
Chromatography
Choose either to make a Dragon bookmark or a Rainbow Pie. Follow the directions provided being sure to write your name on your filter or bookmark.
Station 3
Super Sleuth
Follow the directions on the Mystery Powder sheet. Record your observations in your journal under the heading:
Mad Scientist Chemistry Labs
Station 3
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Station 4
Cool Careers in Green Chemistry
After reading about at least three different careers in chemistry from Cool Careers in Green Chemistry, write a friendly letter to the scientist of your choice.
Station 5
Chihuly Inspired Macchia Bowls
Station 6
Moodle
Symbaloo Chemistry Sites
Logon to Moodle then explore the chemistry sites linked on the Symbaloo.
After exploring at least two sites, add a post on Kidblog about your favorite.
Required on the post:
1.Name of site
2.What did you find the most interesting?
3.Was it an easy site to navigate - why?
4.What are three things you learned?
5.How does this new knowledge affect your understanding of the world?
It was a very exciting and busy week, but unfortunately I took very few photos:((!
Check out the students' blog posts at: