Week 13 Science Methods Blog Post

 

Atoms 

M&M Experiment

What did you learn this week?

This week we took the time to look a lot more into density and why things may be denser than others along with what things impact that and cause it. We discussed atoms and what they may do to impact what we see. We then did experiments with m&ms so see a few different things.

2.) Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew?

I remember looking and talking about how atoms work in middle school the most. We did little activities and watched videos on it but never one with candy in water like we did today. I did however remember talking about it within my science classes.

3.) How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future?

I think using m&ms in school as an experiment is a great way to have the students involved and have fun. Its a very hands on activity with getting it set up and then when you get to observe thats the best part. Its a nice experiment that I think I would use in my classroom one day that my students would grow to love.