Science Experiment

Ask your child about the experiment demonstrated today, called "How can we show that air has mass?"

In science we are studying variables in experiments performed in class. Later, we write 'labs' using the basic scientific process.

Here's what the labs write-ups look like...

Air Pressure …   Science Lab Write-up

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Hypothesis (Prediction): ____________________________________________________________________________

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Procedure (step-by-step instructions on how to do the experiment)

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Observations:  Draw and label two diagrams of the experiment. Use arrows to show air pressure.                               Before                                   After

Conclusion:   In conclusion, here’s how I think the experiment worked… ____________________________________________________________________________________

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How close were you to your hypothesis? _________________________________________________

Student reflection:  The writing part I did the very best was ________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________. What I need to improve at is _________________________________________________________. Teacher comments :  one positive part ________________________________________________.  Area to improve:  try to  __________________________________________________________.