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Lesson Title: Student Glovebox
Properties of Matter
Grade Levels: 4-6
Connection To Curriculum:
Science
Teacher Prep Time: 4 hours
Lesson Time Needed: 4 hours
Complexity: Moderate
Keywords: liquids, box, experiment
Materials:
For the chamber:
Empty copier paper box with lid
Glovebox artwork
Masking tape
Scissors
Utility knife
Metal edge ruler
Two pieces of 11 by 17 construction paper
Pencil
Heavy cardboard cutting surface
Clear contact paper (optional)
For the lid:
Copier paper box lid
Clear, 2-inch packing tape
Two overhead transparency sheets
Ruler
Duct tape
Utility knife
Scissors
For the gloves:
Four jumbo plastic cups (32 oz)
Thick rubber bands (size #64 or wider)
Dish washing gloves (long)
Disposable surgical gloves
Utility knife
Scissors
Optional:
Tube socks
Low-temperature glue gun
Low-temperature glue sticks
Empty copier paper box with lid
Glovebox artwork
Masking tape
Scissors
Utility knife
Metal edge ruler
Two pieces of 11 by 17 construction paper
Pencil
Heavy cardboard cutting surface
Clear contact paper (optional)
For the lid:
Copier paper box lid
Clear, 2-inch packing tape
Two overhead transparency sheets
Ruler
Duct tape
Utility knife
Scissors
For the gloves:
Four jumbo plastic cups (32 oz)
Thick rubber bands (size #64 or wider)
Dish washing gloves (long)
Disposable surgical gloves
Utility knife
Scissors
Optional:
Tube socks
Low-temperature glue gun
Low-temperature glue sticks
Description
Students design their own investigation of the characteristics of various liquids.
Objectives
Students will:
• Design a droplet investigation of liquids experiment.
• Design experiment hardware that can be used in their team's glovebox.
• Experiment with various fibers and liquids.
• Determine which fibers and liquids produce the most spherical droplet.
• Determine ways to mount fibers.
• Write instructions to conduct the activity.
• Present their conclusions.
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Lesson Activities and Sequence
Student Glovebox
A model glovebox is constructed of a copy paper box and craft materials and used to investigate properties of liquids.
Keywords: copier paper box, gloves, ISS
National Standards:
National Science Education Standards, NSTA
Science as Inquiry
• Understanding of scientific concepts.
• An appreciation of "how we know" what we know in science.
• Understanding of the nature of science.
• Skills necessary to become independent inquirers about the natural world.
• The dispositions to use the skills, abilities and attitudes associated with science.
Physical Science
• Properties of objects and materials.
Science and Technology
• Abilities of technological design.
• Understanding about science and technology.
Science as Inquiry
• Understanding of scientific concepts.
• An appreciation of "how we know" what we know in science.
• Understanding of the nature of science.
• Skills necessary to become independent inquirers about the natural world.
• The dispositions to use the skills, abilities and attitudes associated with science.
Physical Science
• Properties of objects and materials.
Science and Technology
• Abilities of technological design.
• Understanding about science and technology.