Proposed Project Summary
We have been learning about chemical and physical changes in class. We will do an in-class activity to observe the chemical change of carbonation in root beer. Before the activity begins, the students will think of examples of chemical or physical changes and submit their ideas to the Answer Garden I have prepared using their iPads. We will discuss the answers as a quick overview. Then the students will be grouped in four or five, each getting a liter of a different brand of root beer. They will answer questions about the activity and physical/chemical changes on the Google Form throughout the activity.
What is the BIG idea I want my students to walk away with?
I want my students to internalize the difference between chemical and physical changes. With this activity they will be able to see what one chemical change can do and gain a better understanding of how these changes affect our lives. By using AnswerGarden and the Google Form, they will be engaged with the project and collaborate with their group members using their technology.
Statement of Need (Why does this project need to be done)
This project is important to understand the subject matter we have been studying in a fun way and allows the students to use technology to aid in their observations.
Science - Grade 5
Standard 1:
Students will understand that chemical and physical changes occur in matter.
Objective 3:
Investigate evidence for changes in matter that occur during a chemical reaction.
Educational Technology - Grades 3-5
Standard 7:
Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5)
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