What: In preparation for science fair, we split our class into two groups and completed two different practical experiments to model the scientific process.
So what: Once again, I was impressed by the level of engagement when students were given a practical experience to complete. I observed student inquiry as they modified the experiment. For example, student completed a combustion activity to discover what elements are needed for combustion to occur. Many were aware that oxygen is needed and quickly looked at comparing the rates of how long different candles took to go out. It was also a good opportunity to make observations of what students saw. It was interesting to observe that most were simplistic in their descriptions, for example, "its a flame". However with prompting, were able to look closer at their flames and see the different colours within a flame and the different size and shape of their flames. The oral discussion was great - students were making predictions, generating their own questions and verbally describing what they saw and thought and applying some reasoning based on evidence, with some support.
Now what: Supporting students to complete the written follow up for the activity.
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