1. MST INQUIRY LESSONS
Fantastic Four: Carla Gonzalez, Jessica Schilling, Antoniette Francis, Luis Chavarria

2. Table Of Contents LESSON Title Of Lesson Bloom’s Taxonomy
Gardner’s MI(s)
Required Criteria #1
Properties Of Water (solid-liquid)
Evaluation, Analysis, and Application & Comprehension
Logical Mathematical Intelligence, Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence, Verbal/
Linguistic
Graphic Organizer, Worksheet (Chart) #2
Ability to Mix with Water (density)
Evaluation, Analysis, Application & Comprehension
Logical Mathematical Intelligence,Verbal & linguistic, Bodily Kinsetic Intelligence
Graphic organizer, Observation worksheet

3. Lesson 1 : Properties of Water (Solid-Liquid)
Overview of Lesson:
Within this lesson, the students will evaluate the properties of water differences between solids and liquids. They will observe different materials based on their temperature and physical properties. This will allow students to explore what happens to the amount of different substance as they change from a solid to liquid or a liquid to solid. They will determine how much time it takes for matter to change from one state to another. Students will record their observations throughout this experiment.

4. NYC Science Scope & Sequence Standards 4th grade
PS.3.2 a,b : Examine and describe the transformation of matter from one state to another, (e.g solid water(ice) to liquid (water) to gas (water vapor)
NCTM Math Skills:
Process Standards: i. Reasoning and Proof- recognize reasoning and proof as fundamental aspect of mathematics.
ii. Communication- Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and other
iii. Representation- Create and use representations to organize, record and communicate mathematical idea
Content Standards: i. Data Analysis and Probability- Design investigations to address a question and consider how data collection methods affect the nature of the data set
ii. Data Analysis and Probability- collect data using observation, surveys and experiments
ISTE NETS Standards for Literate Students
Creativity and innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology. A. Applying existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or process. B. Identify trends and forecast possibilities.
Research and Informative Fluency: apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. A. Plan strategies to guide inquiry. B. Process data and report results.

5. Procedure:
Students will break up into groups of 3 or 4 and receive 3 different zip lock bags with ice, chocolate chips, and butter.
They are going to observe and record each bag as the substance turns from a solid to a liquid or liquid to solid.
They will weigh the bags to determine if there is a difference in weight during this process.
As they observe their substances they will ask themselves; what they see, what is happening, why is it happening, and what is changing within the substance? These questions will be recorded for further observation and understanding of the experiment.
Students will work together to share, participate and observe what they are learning throughout this experiment.
Web 2.0: Within this website students can learn about the melting points of the different substance. They can experiment by using different temperatures. They can heat and cool the solids and liquids. They get to explore chocolate, aluminum, candle wax, ice and butters melting points and temperatures that allow them to change. They get to test these different substances to see their results. It allows students to participate in a learning and fun experience through this activity.

6. What the Students take away from this Experience:
Students will be able to evaluate the properties of water in its different forms (liquid,solid)
Students will be able to observe the transformation from one matter to another
Students will be able to monitor how long it takes for a matter to change its form
Students will be able to conclude what happens to the amount of something when it changes form
Students will be able to record the data they observed
Assessment:
The students will be asked to reshare what their predictions were at the beginning of the experiment during the motivation. They will discuss with the teacher whether their predictions were correct or not and why. Students will be assessed on their responses based on what happens to the amount of different substances as they change from a solid to a liquid or a liquid to solid.The teacher will them give them a different scenario to think about and ask the students to explain their reasoning as to how/why they got their answer. The teacher will see if the students can evaluate the properties of water and how they are different in its different forms (solid, liquid). The teacher will see if the students can analyze and properly record the transformation from one state to another. The teacher will see if the students can determine how much time it takes for matter to change from one state to another

7. Lesson 2: Ability to Mix with Water
Grade Level: 4th
Overview of Lesson:
Summary:Students will explore densities of different liquids and observe how different liquids can mix with water.Students will …..calculate density; investigate, describe and explain why liquids can be layered.
OK Standards: NYC Science Scope & Sequence Standards:PS3.1 e,f -Predict, observe, and examine different substances to determine their ability to mix with water (e.g., oil, water; sugar, water; liquid detergent, water).3.1.f- Objects and/or materials can be sorted or classified according to their properties.
Inquiry Skills: Observing- becoming aware of an object or event by using any of the senses (or extension of the sense) to identify properties Comparing and Contrasting- identifying similarities and differences between or among objects, events, data, systems, etc.Communicating- giving oral and written explanations or graphic representation of observations.
Process Skills:
IV. Manipulate materials through teacher direction and free discovery.
XIII. Observe, analyze and report observations of objects and events.
XIX. Make predictions based on prior experiences and/or information.
ISTE NETs Standards for Literate Students:
Creativity and innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

8. Behavior Objectives: Motivation:
1.To identify the properties of water and other liquids mixed in it.
2.To determine the effects when mixing different liquids in water.
3.To record and observe mixing water with other liquids.
Motivation:
The teacher will introduce the lesson by asking the students to name several objects that both float and sink. The teacher will then ask them to tell why they think that those specific items float or sink. The teacher will then proceed with a very short discussion about density, explaining to the students that density is how much an object weights. Sometimes objects of the same size have different weights, which is known as density. Today we are going to explore how different types of liquids have different densities.
Lesson Snapshot
1. Engage: Demonstrate how liquid mixes or forms layers and discuss why they would be in layers.
2. Explore: Make a prediction about the layers, then measure and record data for four different liquids.
3. Explain: Ask students to explain their results and compare them to their predictions. Ask students to write their own definition of density.
4. Extend/Expand: Predict the density of a new unknown liquid and the position in the layers. Discuss density in relation to sinking/floating.
5. Evaluate: The students will be assessed by the data that is written on their observation forms and the type of scientific vocabulary that is used. In addition, on the observation form, the teacher will have a list of questions that the students will answer pertaining to their procedure, which will be done on an individual basis. The students will be assessed on how well they are able to provide specific and descriptive responses on their observation sheet. Lastly, the students will be assessed on a written explanation of what are the effects of mixing different liquids with water.

9. Rubric & Graphic Organizer Chart
Were students able to successfully layer the liquid samples?
Were students’ predictions for the order of the four liquids (from Explore step 5. above) correct? If so, could the students explain why, or if not, could they explain why not?
Were students’ predictions for what would happen to the salt correct, and could they explain why?
Web 2.0: oil-and-water-19454b. Within this activity, students can watch a video about mixing liquids with water. It shows which liquids mix with water and which don’t, along with their reasoning why. This will allow them to have a deeper understanding of the experiment through the visuals of the video and demonstrations. This video goes into scientific reasoning and evidence. It applies the materials and experiment to everyday materials or situations. Although, it mainly focuses on oil and soap mixing with water when our experiment allows us to explore further with other liquids as well
Cup of water
Liquid being mixed
Observation
Density
Additional Notes 1
oil
detergent
food coloring
Vinegar
Salt

10. Museum Trip: Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Key aspects of the museum trip
The museum is about 90% hands on so the children are able to really immerse themselves into exhibits.
The museum has a section that is only for children under age 4 so they aren’t overwhelmed by the older children and they are really able take in what the museum has to offer
The museum trip was very informative for us as future teachers to know all about what a museum has to offer. Also how we can make sure our students get the full experience when we are at a museum.

11. Museum Trip Cont'd Why is it important to take children to a museum?
A museum gives children an experience unlike no other, it allows them to engage, and explore in an atmosphere that is so unique.
Museums gives children a hands on experience that they can’t get at home or in a classroom.
Museums enrich them in culture and in the arts whether they know it or not.
Children learn alot more then they think they do in at museums. They may think they aren’t paying attention or they might play but they actually do learn a lot.

12. THANK YOU,
HOPE YOU ENJOYED!