Mrs. Malz's Science Possibilities

Scientific Method...Start to Finish!

2009-09-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

The Scientific Method is the format for all science experiments. Whether you are in the science lab at Mayport Elementary or in a science lab at the University of Florida, the Scientific Method is the same. It is a very organized way to explain why you are doing the experiment, how you preformed it, and what the results are. As with anything in life, science is truly a trial and error process. The experiment itself is never judged on if it worked just on how it was preformed. If cancer research scientist stopped after one failure we would never have any hope of a cure.

The following is the format that your children will learn this year. They will use the Scientific Method throughout their education.

PURPOSE-Ask a question. (Your reason for doing the experiment.)
HYPOTHESIS- Make an educated guess about what you think will happen at the end of your experiment. If ____________, then _____________.
MATERIALS-List and collect the things you will need to do your experiment.
THE EXPERIMENT-Do the actual experiment. Make sure to write down all of the steps or directions clearly and in order.
RESULTS-Observe, collect, and record your data. Just facts, not your opinions.
ANALYSIS-Look over all of your data and results from your experiment. Organize it so that someone else could look at it and understand what you did and what happened. Keep it short and clear.
CONCLUSION-Was your hypothesis right or wrong? Why? This is when you answer your original question.

See! If you follow the Scientific Method your experiment can be reviewed by anyone. They can then see what you did that worked and what might need to be changed the next time. Who knows your child may be the one to cure cancer!

The Junior Science Corral

2009-09-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce that the Junior Science Lab, K - 3rd, successfully opened on Monday, August 31, 2009. We are so lucky here at Mayport Elementary to not only have a hands on lab for the fourth and fifth grade classes, but also for our younger students. The first activity to start off the new year in the Junior Lab is...Science Starts With a "SENSE" of Wonder! A major part of the scientific method is observation. In order to observe anything we must use our 5 senses. The activities in the lab are designed to help each student highten their awareness of their own senses. I look forward to an exciting year in the Junior Science Lab!

Mrs. Malz's Science Possibilities

2009-08-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

Saddle up for Success in the Science Lab.

Welcome to another terriffic year here at Mayport Elemtary. I love being given the opportunity to bring hands on science to your children. Each week we will do a science experiments following the Scientific Method. By the end of the year your child would have experienced science through all of their senses. They will touch things they never thought they would have touched. They will smell, hear, and taste new and wonderful things. And most of all they will see their own imagination come to life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the honor to spend this time with your child. I feel sure that we will both benefit from our experiences together this year!