In this hands-on experiment, students attempt to find out which holds more: an artificial kitchen sponge or a natural sea sponge. Students make measurements and analyze the results using a formula.
Students love it! They take it as a challenge to squeeze out as much water from the sponge as they can. In addition to hands-on science, they practice math skills by using a formula and calculating the average of their results.
Materials needed: artificial sponges, natural sponges, balance, funnel, graduated cylinder, water, cup or beaker, calculator
Makes connections to NGSS Science Standards MS.ETS1 and MS.LS1
Also aligns to Common Core Math Standards at various grade levels in the area of Expressions and Evaluations, including CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2:
Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
Topics: Invertebrates, Scientific Method, Laboratory Experiment, Sponges, Animals, Ocean, Water, Absorbency, Lab Report, Measurement, Life, Animal Kingdom, Pores
Total Pages: 4
Students love it! They take it as a challenge to squeeze out as much water from the sponge as they can. In addition to hands-on science, they practice math skills by using a formula and calculating the average of their results.
Materials needed: artificial sponges, natural sponges, balance, funnel, graduated cylinder, water, cup or beaker, calculator
Makes connections to NGSS Science Standards MS.ETS1 and MS.LS1
Also aligns to Common Core Math Standards at various grade levels in the area of Expressions and Evaluations, including CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2:
Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
Topics: Invertebrates, Scientific Method, Laboratory Experiment, Sponges, Animals, Ocean, Water, Absorbency, Lab Report, Measurement, Life, Animal Kingdom, Pores
Total Pages: 4
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