Slime Part II

Technically the slime is still a liquid because it did not form a heap, it takes the shape of the container it is in and it flows.  Next, we added color and glitter to change what the matter looked like.   I wonder if it will remain a liquid over time?

Slime!!!!!!!!

 Today we tried to create a solution.   We used glue, baking soda and a special secret ingredient!  Imagine our surprise when the ingredients caused a chemical reaction which caused the glue to thicken and then we were able to pick it up!

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

I happened to catch a little of the excitement before loading the buses!!

Field Trip!

The Superheroes were very excited to be on their first field trip.   We were also very excited that we were going to see Mrs. Piggle Wiggle.  I don't know what was more exciting... Having the lights turned off before the performance started or seeing Mrs. Piggle Wiggle come to life!!

Changing the Variables

Today we tried an experiment for the second time; however, we changed the variables.   We used a much bigger bottle.  Which proved to be a huge problem because it kept falling over!  We definitely  create more gas using the larger bottle.   We blew the balloon up so big that it popped!

Weekly Reflection

Our weekly reflection newsletter was all about causing changes in matter.   You may notice that we used the periodic table for labeling the elements.   After wondering about the atoms in H20 and how the vinegar and baking soda create a chemical reaction.   I researched the formula.  Once I showed the formula to the Superheroes - they became very intrigued by the periodic table. 

Causing changes in Matter II

Next we explored the causes of why the Statue of Liberty has turned green.  First we discovered that it was originally the color of a penny!  We wondered why it was green instead of the brown color of dirty pennies.  We decided to try a little experiment to see if we could make pennies turn green!

Exploring Change in Matter

Today we explored how we could change pennies.  With a little research we discovered that pennies are made of copper (and so is the Statue of Liberty!).  BUT after 1983, pennies were made with copper and zinc.   We decided to search for pennies made before 1983 for our experiment.  First we sprinkled them with salt and then dropped a few drops of vinegar on them.  Within 30 seconds you could see the chemical change happening.   The dirty, dull pennies became shiny again!  

Our Bulletin Board

Here is our current bulletin board.  Our new planner How the World Works is about using scientific investigations to explain the changes in our world.  We began our inquiry by exploring matter, the properties of matter and how to change matter.