The students of grade 7 were getting prepared for university - searching for the best pizza deal. This was a search, that was mathematically based, using the area of a circle to determine the best price per square inch.
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Mr. Rafih, our student teacher from Mount Royal University, has engaged the students in an exploration of the geological principles that form the rocks of our planet. Diagrammatic sketching has been revisited as the students find criteria that they can use to classify and separate the rock samples they are observing.
Today was the first day of our two day symposium. Students presented their scientific research regarding their individually created inquiries. The discussion was rich with scientific principles and terminology. Students gathered data and created scientific tests that were controlled and attended to sample size. The audience was attentive and presenters hypothesized, gave proof and reflected on next steps, with regards to their research topics.
Students' testing is underway, and some interesting data has been recorded. Some interesting questions are being answered. What material will keep an egg warmer, longer? What material would help a coffee mug keep coffee warmer? Will a Sous Vide or a grill keep chicken moister? These are a few questions students have been exploring. All data will be graphed and qualitative data was recorded if food quality or texture was being studied. The Mpemba Effect, was a motivation for one of our studies and with this -29 degrees celsius weather, it was cool to demonstrate.
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