All Gummi Bears Into the Pool

Today was the first day of the Gummi Bear Lab.  We had to measure the volume and mass of the gummi bears and then calculate density.  Then the gummi bears were placed in a cup of water for different amounts of time.  Once the given time has elapsed that each group decided upon, they will then calculate the density of the gummi bears again and see what change, if any there was for the gummi bears.

Gummi(y) Bear Lab Prep

Gummi Bears are here in Rm. 106 waiting to volunteer their efforts for the benefit of the student's learning!  Thank you gummi's.  So, today in class we wrote a procedure based on the investigative question:

How does the amount of time in water affect the gummy bear's density?

In order to do the lab, the procedure paper MUST be completed and accurate.  Without this, you will not perform the lab.  Homework was also assigned.  It is to write a conclusion based on the data given.  It is below along with a Investigative Plan paper if you need a copy.  

Homework Oct. 16

Investigative Plan-Blank

Tuesday!

Today, we worked on scoring each other's conclusions that were done as homework last night.  The homework and rubric samples are on yesterday's posting.  We will be moving to writing procedures for the Gummy Bear Lab tomorrow.  We will actually begin the lab on Thursday once our investigative plans are completed.

Scoring a Conclusion Using a Rubric

It's Monday! I don't think anyone would argue that fact today! So, in class today we learned how to score a conclusion based on a given rubric.  The thinking behind this is that it provides you with the complete understanding of what is expected of you when you write a conclusion.  It also allows you to provide specific feedback and/or receive that specific feedback in order for conclusion writing to improve overall.  When we write conclusions in my class, I expect that soon they will be close to perfect!  When I test you on them, you will continue to take the the quiz until you receive an A.  So, practice makes perfect!

Practice, practice, practice!
Conclusion class work/homework


Conclusion Rubric Sample