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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: Reply to Kathy Woodard
Reply Posted by: Ingrid Allardi
Organization: Potter Road Elementary School
Date Posted: Thu Nov 5 19:14:55 US/Eastern 1998
Message:
Kathy- I am currently on a maternity leave, but have taught first grade and a first-second combination. The beans experiment I described in the NetForum Bean Bag conversation is part of a larger unit that I have developed for students in grades 1-3. Most of the activities and experiments described in the unit are actually more appropriate for older students. There are also many suggestions for ways to enrich and expand on particular experiments. I would be happy to send you a copy of this unit if it would be helpful to you. I would love to have you add any new ideas or suggestions! Please contact me and send me your postal address. I will send the information out to you directly. Good luck and have fun!





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