Fifth grade STEM classes have been exploring the following questions: How can a mixture be separated? Where does the solid material go when a solution is made? How can you separate a mixture of dry materials? What is the difference between dissolving and evaporation? What is the difference between dissolving and melting? The students have engaged in several experiments and sense-making discussions to deepen their knowledge of the concepts of the conservation of matter and phase changes. During these classes, students are developing their skills in making models to explain scientific phenomena, planning and carrying out investigations, and gathering data.
Every couple of weeks, students have “Genius Hour,” where they are asked to connect their STEM goals to the choices they make during this time. Several students have learned to use Makey Makey and are encouraged to build upon their new knowledge. Others have used the time to refresh their understanding of simple circuits and have learned to use a prototyping breadboard. Some students have started to program Ozobots using Blockly, a block-based coding program used in Code.org and similar to Scratch.
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