毎週継続する科学レッスン: 小学生のための実験デザイン

In this ongoing science class, learners will master the essential process of experimental design through engaging weekly hands-on investigations. Each session kicks off with a thought-provoking guiding question, prompting students to formulate a hypothesis and identify control, independent, and dependent variables. Students will conduct experiments using common household materials, gaining practical experience in the scientific method. Under the teacher's guidance, they will analyze and communicate their results, drawing insightful scientific conclusions based on their findings. To enhance their learning experience, students are encouraged to maintain a journal or notebook for recording observations and reflections.

Week 1: The "O" Wing : Does the size of the wing on an O Wing plane affect the distance it flies?
Week 2 The M & M Lab : Does the temperature of the water affect the time it takes for the candy to dissolve? 
Week 3: Move It! Does the mass of an object affect the amount of force needed to move it?
Week 4 Swinging:  the length of a pendulum affect the number of times it swings in one minute?
Week 5: Blast Off!  Does the length of a catapult affect how far an object will move when launched?
Week 6 Balloon Races: Does the amount of air in a balloon affect the distance it flies?
Week 7 Marble Run: Does the number of marbles hit affect the number that rolls away?
Week 8: Weight Lifter: Does the length of the support beam affect the amount of effort needed to lift a load?

After week 8, the class cycle will begin again with week 1.