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Chemistry and the Law of Conservation of Matter in 6th Grade Science
As the 6th graders entered into their next unit on Chemistry and began preparing for a series of upcoming experiments, Science Teacher Bryan Adams challenged them to adjust their mindset of the scientific method. Rather than seeing it as a rigid set of steps, he encouraged them to view it as a process of discovery, where every question, observation, trial, and variable change brings them one step closer to finding out if their hypothesis is correct.
Working in groups, the 6th graders conducted multiple experiments, carefully documenting their scientific observations and making sense of the chemistry they were initiating. In a first experiment designed to model the basics of chemistry, they tested three substances and changed one variable at a time under controlled conditions to see how each trial affected the results. In a second experiment, they explored the Law of Conservation of Matter by transforming a liquid to a gas, seeing firsthand how matter never vanishes or is destroyed, it simply changes form.
Afterwards, each group led an experiment demonstration for the class where they explained what was occurring step-by-step, effectively demonstrating their understanding of two foundational chemistry concepts.
Click here for a look into their experiments and presentations!
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