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Topic: Designing New Experiments

Posted by: Ingrid N. Allardi
Organization:Potter Road Elementary School
Date posted: Wed Oct 28 10:29:32 US/Eastern 1998
Subject: New Bean Bag Experiments
Message:
There are a variety of ways to alter the bean experiment to meet the needs/interests of your own classroom. My students were involved in an investigation of water pollution. They were interested in discovering how pollution affects plant life. They determined several common sources of water pollution and set these up as variables. Students created four different solutions they used to water the beans. One solution was a mixture of water and oil. Another was soap and water. A third was a mixture of water and gasoline and the final solution was plain water. Students collected data over a two month period. They came up with very interesting results and conclusions! After this experiment we launched into a study of the water purification process. Students designed and built their own water filters!

Subject: Student-Designed & Built Water Filters
Reply Posted by: Kathy Woodard (kwoodard@hsv.k12.al.us )
Organization: Hampton Cove Elementary School
Date Posted: Thu Nov 5 12:59:22 US/Eastern 1998
Message:
I read your response on the NetForum Bean Bag Conversation regarding your particular students' use of the bean study to look at the effects of water pollution. I am just starting a unit on water with a group of third grade gifted students and want to proceed onto water pollution, water usage & conservation, and water purification. I would like to get more information from you about the water filters your students made and also what grade level you are teaching. Also, I'd be interested in any other information you used in your study of water pollution.Much Thanks,Kathy Woodard





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