Lakewood Public Schools issued the following announcement on Mar 22.
Science Matters
5th Grade Science Students Analyze Things Made of Matter
Mrs. Meints’ science instruction at Lakewood Middle School challenges students to examine things that are made of matter. There was good debate with regard to air. “Can I measure matter? Can I measure air?” “Does air have weight?” Students were taking a closer look on a concept that can be difficult to unpack. “What is air made of, does it have mass?” An impressive exchange of science vocabulary weaved through the classroom conversation. Concepts of atoms, protons, neutrons, and natural elements from the Periodic Table were in play. Lakewood 5th graders are establishing a solid foundation in science. Why is it important for middle school students to build scientific knowledge? Science learning applies to everyday life. In this lesson, Mrs. Meints’ students demonstrated skills of investigating, describing, predicting, and observing, which are all vital to achievement subject-wide. One step further, Lakewood students will apply that scientific thinking in the kitchen, the garden, and in everyday life. The energy, critical thinking, listening, observing, and debate in Mrs. Meints’ effective instruction is producing deep thinkers, curious about the world around them. These essential ingredients are key in every learning experience and boosts achievement. Students ultimately concluded that air is matter! It has weight, takes up space, and is composed for properties.
Thank you Mrs. Meints, for making science matter for Lakewood learners.
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