Chocolate Chip Experiment- Changing States of Matter
My class had an opportunity to trade classes and teachers for science. It was so much fun to meet other students and to work collaboratively with another teacher. We are planning other lessons in the future. We hope to co-teach a lesson with both classes joined. I will keep you informed of our exciting ventures. Here are a few pictures that Ms. Leu took.
The objective was: Can you change matter? If so, how? I don't about my class but after two minutes, Ms. Leu's class and I could not melt the chips. We decided to give it more time. So with heat from our hands and time it was possible to transform the chips from a solid to a liquid and then a solid again. Temperature was the key factor in changing the state of matter.
Students used math skills, observation techniques by using their senses, made predictions, tested and documented findings. What an excellent way to learn! Thank you parents for all your support. We wouldn't be able to do this without it.
The objective was: Can you change matter? If so, how? I don't about my class but after two minutes, Ms. Leu's class and I could not melt the chips. We decided to give it more time. So with heat from our hands and time it was possible to transform the chips from a solid to a liquid and then a solid again. Temperature was the key factor in changing the state of matter.
Students used math skills, observation techniques by using their senses, made predictions, tested and documented findings. What an excellent way to learn! Thank you parents for all your support. We wouldn't be able to do this without it.
Collaborating with Ms. Leu
Students had another great time with Ms. Leu. She taught a lesson on how to create an edible craft. My students made spiders with Oreo cookies, frosting, pretzels, and candy for the eyes. It was a fun way to get children to write a how to piece. The best part was that the children got to eat their creation. Then, they wrote about it. We love exchanging ideas and classes. It was a fun day of learning!
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