Science+Investigation

Currently in Room 16 we are working in small groups completing investigations into fizzing and foaming which is part of the Material World. We have been talking about acids and carbonates. Click on the link to answer the questions we came up with as part of the science investigations.

The children will be able to follow the science investigation process to complete an independent investigation. This is based on being successful scientists. We discussed and devised these as a class:
 * Learning Outcome**
 * Success Criteria**
 * Make, take and record observations and measurements;
 * Good memory;
 * Carry out investigations;
 * Develop and talk about questions;
 * Make predictions and suggest possible solutions;
 * Know what you are doing and whether it is safe.

====Each group has a different question. All the questions were composed and discussed as a class. The groups will be following the science investigation process. A customized Google search engine has also been created for the topic:====

See each group's page to find more about what they have been doing:
Group 1: Does a chemical reaction always cause CO2? Why?

Group 2: If matter can be weighed how do you weigh gas? Do different gases have different weights?

Group 3: What are the two carbonates in baking soda?

Group 4: How does an acid and a carbonate fizz?

Group 5: Why does a chemical reaction only work when it is mixed with a liquid?

Group 6: Does the ph level of acids and carbonates effect the strength of the reactions?

Each group is also keeping an eLearning Blog detailing the process they have been going through, reflecting on their own learning. You can get to their blog from their wikipage. **Blog’s first posting (Initial thoughts):**
 * 1) Your group’s question
 * 2) Your group’s reaction to being given this question
 * 3) Your initial thoughts on what you will do
 * 4) How your group feels about carrying out a science investigation.