Friday, September 28, 2012

Urbas - Science Week of Sept 29 - Oct 4

Students this week worked on the Unknown Specimen Lab and did a very good job of identifying the unknown substances. Next week they will cover lab glassware, Problem Solving, and safety in the Science Lab.

There is also an Extra Credit opportunity available for Saturday Oct 6 at the Du Page Water Treatment Plant in Downers Grove. The tour is free and more information can be obtained on my Blog.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Urbas - Science Week of Sept 21 - 27





This week in Science students will be trying to identify unknown substances by using their densities. This will require precise volume measurements using metric units and Triple Beam Balances for mass. This is the first experiment that will require them to collaborate with their partner to solve for the unknown.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Urbas - Science Week of Sept. 14 - 20

Students have begun this week to use the Triple Beam Balance to measure the mass of an object. They will be using one like the picture shows in the next weeks to determine not only mass but to also work with the concept of density. We will see what floats.

There will be a quiz next Friday 9/21 on the metric system, balance parts, and units.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Urbas - Science Week of Sept. 7 - 13

Students completed their first labs using measurement in the metric system. They first began straight line measurements and progressed to area measurements. Next week they will work on volume and begin use of the Triple Beam Balance for measuring mass. Things are moving right along!