Week 12

 



  1. What did you learn this week? This week in lab, I learned about the different properties of matter and how they can change depending on what the material is. We tested things like clay, wax, crayons, erasers, chalk, pennies, tin foil, and wood. We also checked if they would float or sink, their size and weight, if they were magnetic, and if they could conduct electricity. One surprising thing was that some objects I thought would be magnetic, like the coin, weren’t attracted to the magnet at all. It was interesting to see how different materials behave in these experiments. I also learned about how different pennies have different weights and masses, and it could be due to when the pennies were made.  
  2. Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? Yes, I can relate what I learned this week to what I already knew. For example, I already understood basic ideas like mass, volume, and why some things float or sink. But the experiments we did in the lab helped me see these ideas in a clearer way. I also knew that problem-solving was important, but this week, I learned better ways to approach it, especially when things don't work right at first. What stood out to me most is that the things we're learning aren't just for us, but will help us teach younger students in a way they can understand and also help me learn in a deeper way than I have before. 
  3. How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future? I can apply what I’ve learned this week to my future teaching by using hands-on activities and encouraging students to solve problems on their own. Just like we did in the lab, I can let students explore and figure things out, which helps them think more deeply. I also learned that instead of just giving students the answers, I should ask questions that help them understand why something happens. This will help them stay curious and learn better. I can also make complicated ideas easier to understand for younger students. Lastly, I will encourage teamwork and collaboration because working together helps students solve problems and learn from each other.

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