科學實驗營 2

During this multi-day lab camp, we will explore a variety of scientific topics with hands-on experiments.  We will begin by discussing metals, solutions and electroplating.  Next, we will discuss Archimedes Principle and experiment with buoyancy.  We will follow that with exploring biomolecules. Then, we will examine the biology and physics of sound.  We will finish with the effect temperature has on density. 
The topics in this camp are taken from the Weekly Science Lab.

Please see the materials list under the learner supply tab below.

Day 1:  Electroplating:  We will discuss metals, solutions, types of chemical bonds and electroplating.  Next, we will set up an experiment that allows the transfer of one material to another, similar to electroplating.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.

Day 2:  Buoyancy:  We will discuss Archimedes Principle, center of gravity, and parts of a boat.  We will construct two (or more) boats with aluminum foil.  We will calculate the volume of each boat.  Next, we will test our boats for displacement and density.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.  

Day 3:  Biomolecules:   We will begin class by discussing lipids and do the brown paper test.  Next, we will discuss carbohydrates and do the iodine test.  Then, we will discuss enzymes and do the catalase test.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.  

Day 4:  Sound:  We will discuss sound, sound waves and the perception of sound. Then, we will do simple experiments with sound.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned.

Day 5:  Temperature and Density:  We will discuss density of matter and the effect temperature has on some substances, particularly water.  Then, we will do 3 experiments with colored water of different temperatures to see the effect on density.  Finally, we will discuss our results and play a trivia game with what we learned. 

We will conclude with a summary of what we learned during the week.