6th Grade Science with Mrs. Harnly
Students actively engaged in JOYFUL learning!
Lots of learning going on in these labs!
Students have participated in many labs this year. They have actively built upon many 5th grade standards as well as new essential skill acquirement. Such topics as physical change, chemical change, properties of matter, different forms of energy, such as light and sound waves, the anatomy of the ear and eye, Earth's layers, Earth's natural phenomenon, outer space, ecosystems, biomes, plant functions, plant processes, and so much more!
Just how does light travel? The Path of Light...
Students practice being able to predict the path of light by understanding light travels in a straight line then bounces (or reflects) off objects projecting images through the eye so that our eyes can then see the objects as our brains receive a message indicating what our vision is seeing. This activitiy was called "Finding Pinky".
Explain what happens to an objects properties when combined with other compounds.
Students explored the physical properties of natural products such as water and paper and their properties of expansion and contraction without thermal energy.
Sweet (edible) Science!
Demonstrate how matter changes using radiation from a microwave. Explain how the particles of matter change.
Insulators and Conductors
Explain the suitability of materials to be conductors or insulators based on their ability to transfer electrical energy or heat energy.
Ecosystem Games
Students create food-chains during this game designed to review the dynamics of ecosystems.
Cookie Moon Phases
Another tasty idea to experience the flavor of fun science. Students demonstrate and create moon phases using Oreo cookies. They ate it up!
Show the orbital pathways using lights and models
Understanding how our moon, Earth and sun interact is more fun with a light source and models. Hands on learning!
Path of Light Lab
Using a reflective surface, string, a flashlight and lots of communication is a great way to discover how light travels.
Flower Dissection Lab
Thanks to the PTO donating real flowers, students' had a close and personal look at the anatomy of a flower. Understanding how flowers grow and reproduce is vital to understanding many aspects of biology.
Plant Cycle Lab (diagrams in shaving cream)
Time spent practicing skills such as drawing, labeling, and identifying the anatomy of flowers is a best practice for assimilating the vocabulary of science.
Cow's Eye Lab
Students got an "eye-full" during this lab. Donated cow's eyes provide a real look at the anatomy of a cow's eye which is practically identical to human eyes.
Understanding Mass and Weight
Does matter really matter? This lab helped students understand the differences between mass and weight.
Chemical Energy Lab
Learning how to recognize different forms of energy and convert energy are basic concepts explored through this handsy lab.