A LOT has been going on in our classroom the past week. So much in fact, I haven't had much time to update our blog!
This
week our class has been learning to take an inquiry approach to
Science. You all applied this concept during their mystery box activity in
which they had to ask questions on what was in the box. After everyone had all
agreed upon what was in the box, you had to draw a diagram showing where
exactly in the box it was located. This activity taught you what questions to
ask and how beneficial these questions are when doing research. This was a
great introductory lesson in getting into the scientific mind set.
After learning the
importance asking questions in science, we learned how to create a
hypothesis, gather data, record data, and then form a conclusion. You guys did an experiment comparing the volume of water to oil. You had to follow
the procedure set forth in the directions and produce questions as to why you were following these steps. Then, before you mixed the water and the oil you had to create a hypothesis as to what would happen. After that, you performed
the final step and recorded the data.
In
History, our class has been studying the Neolithic Agricultural
Revolution. You completed a simulation activity in which you had to live and
barter with their capital goods. You used units of wheat to be able to feed
their family, buy new tools such as hoes, sickles, and canal systems. You learned that wheat that was originally used to survive on turned into a capital
good you could utilize to buy things and improve the standard of living. You had to consider the amount of wheat your families would need, what
you would keep in case of a drought, and then what you needed to help produce more goods.
What was your favorite activity so far? Please comment below and share your favorite one so far and something you hope to learn about in the future!!
NOW, go to Chapter 10 Summary and respond and then check out the Utopian Society page.
if the farmers did not have tools they would use a stick and put it in the ground but if they had tools they could do their job much quicker so also when we did the oil and water project it was cool because you would put the water in then dump the oil in then put a crayon in and it flouts so yeah that's what I like .
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed our science project on density and learning the process to creating a hypothesis!
DeleteTHE ONE THING THAT I REALLY LIKED WAS WHEN WE PLAYED THAT SIMULATION GAME OR WHATEVER IT WAS CALLED .ANOTHER THING THAT I LIKED WAS LEARNING ABOUT HOW THEY FARMED .WHEN THERE WAS NO TRATCORS TOOLS etc BECAUSE I DONT THINK I WOULD BE ABLE TO PLANT CROPS WITH A STICK . I MEAN IT WOULD BE REALLY HARD TOO GO OUT INTO AN ACRE OF LAND AND JUST PLANT WITH A STICK . I MEAN IT WOULD PROBABLY TAKE ALL DAY
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right! This effected them greatly because they spent all of their days in the field, they had no time to work on other resources for their families! When they invested in tools though, their productivity increased and they were able to put their surplus time, profit, and people towards other goods!
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