This week we are working on thinking and writing like scientists. Yesterday, we started The Great Banana Experiment. I posed this question to the class, "How can I keep a banana fresh for a long period of time?"
In groups, students brainstormed different possibilities. They came up with many things including wrap in tinfoil or plastic wrap, put it in the freezer or just leave it on the counter.
Each group had one banana to decide which method to try to keep it fresh. Here is what they decided:
Banana 1: Fridge
Banana 2: Freezer
Banana 3: Plastic Bag
Control Banana: Counter
As scientists, we created a question, made a prediction and wrote a hypothesis. Today, we will practice observing and writing about out thinking using descriptive words and drawings. Ask your child about which banana they are working on.
In groups, students brainstormed different possibilities. They came up with many things including wrap in tinfoil or plastic wrap, put it in the freezer or just leave it on the counter.
Each group had one banana to decide which method to try to keep it fresh. Here is what they decided:
Banana 1: Fridge
Banana 2: Freezer
Banana 3: Plastic Bag
Control Banana: Counter
As scientists, we created a question, made a prediction and wrote a hypothesis. Today, we will practice observing and writing about out thinking using descriptive words and drawings. Ask your child about which banana they are working on.
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| Bananas! |
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| The fridge banana. |
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| The freezer banana. |
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