The students were so excited to get started with science now that it is 3rd quarter! We kicked off science with learning about the scientific method. We learned that scientists often start with a question, make a hypothesis, carry out an experiment, and analyze the results.
Our question was: How can we make gummy bears grow? The students made a hypothesis given 5 options. We soaked the gummy bears in plain water, sugar water, vinegar water, and lemon water. There was also the option that the type of water wouldn't make a difference. The class was pretty split across the board on their predictions.
We measured and weighed the gummy bears before and after soaking over night. Our result was that the vinegar water grew the gummy bear the most! The class discussed other liquids they might try if they were to do this experiment on their own. They brainstormed ideas of 4 different sodas or 4 different juices for example.
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