Monday, November 18, 2013

Tue Nov 19th (Fluids)


  1. Carosel Brainstorm and questions - Fluids topics
    1. kinetic molecular theory
    2. states and state changes
    3. density
    4. buoyancy
    5. attractive forces (cohesion, adhesion, surface tension)
    6. viscosity
    7. pressure
    8. systems involving water (hydraulics)
    9. systems involving air (pneumatics)
  2. Kinetic Molecular Theory Activity
  3. Math/ Science feedback for Steve?

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Why do fluids behave the way they do?

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Why do fluids behave the way they do? Lib Guide with Mrs. Woolgar

Project Summary and Template:

Day 1 (Tuesday, October 22nd):
  1. Pick a Topic:
    1. Look over the list on the Lib Guide and do some searching to get to know the topics
    2. Find a video on resources explaining your demonstration and have it approved by Steve
  2. Find an Online Resource:
    1. Use the Resources on the right of the Lib Guide for help
    2. Copy and Paste the url from the website into your word document.
  3. Make a list of materials (in your word doc)
Day 2 (Thursday, October 24th):
  1. Brainstorm some questions related to your demonstration and our Driving Question "Why do fluids behave the way they do?"
    1. Write them in your doc 
    2. You should at least three good questions each (questions that take explanation not simple answers)
  2. Research your Topic:
    1. Copy and paste this "Frayer Model" Template into your word doc
    2. Complete the Model (Check out this example or talk to Steve or Mrs. Woolgar for help)
    3. We recommend using these resources as a starting point:
      1. Your text book (look up the word in the index in the back to see what page you can find more information on)
      2. World Book
      3. Other resources from the Lib Guide 
Day 3 (Tuesday, October 29th):
  1. Critique Your Resource:
    1. Copy and paste the questions from the CAARDSS evaluation into your word document.
    2. Complete the questions
    3. Think about the questions you just came up with  - does this resources answer your questions
  2. Go back to your resources and answer your Questions from Day 2 part 1 (if you haven't already). 
  3. Plan Your Demonstration:
    1. Get ready to explain your demonstration using. Think about:
      1. The Driving Question "Why fluids behave the way they do". 
      2. Your Questions 
      3. Your Frayer Model
  4. Upload your word doc to Steve
    1. Make sure all three parts are in one word doc (you may want to use this if its getting messy).
    2. Make sure the word doc has your name at the beginning (for example, "SteveC_fluid demonstration")
    3. Go to http://dropitto.me/stevechase and use the password "fluidstuff" to bring up the upload options. 
    4. Upload the file (I'll get it back to you with comments for Thursday)