Last class we collaborated in groups conducting experiments with balloons. Dr. Smirnova demonstrated brushing on 'magic' blue water on top of a balloon, then poking the balloon with a needle and it not popping. It was up to the class to figure it out how and why!!!!
This activity was really a lot of fun. My group conducted a total of 5 experiments. We tried to look at every aspect of how, what and why. We were given 5 balloons, a pin, and a beaker filled with 'magic' blue water with a wire brush inside of it.
This activity was a way of Dr. Smirnova showing us as students what our students would be doing. She didn't give us any hints, just gave us the tools to solve the problem ourselves.
I am definitely excited to conduct experiments in my own classroom oneday!!
When we conducted this experiment my group didnt feel the need to use all 5 balloons. I really like that you took into consideration, WHY were we given this many balloons and there must have been a purpose behind it. Seems your group really took the stance of being "students" and what you think your students would do in your classroom and i really like that. BTW i love your layout with all the balloons, it made me want to read your blog and i was intrigued by it.
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