Scale Challenge Idea:
Your students could use the laser cutter to make a scale that the class could use for awhile...
It would take a bit of engineering, b/c it would need to not topple over when the pumpkin is placed on one side. All of these SOLs would have all or a part of them satisfied by seeing how 1 apple compares to 1 large pumpkin, then seeing how many apples equal 1 pumpkin.
Measurement: Math1.9
The student will use nonstandard units to measure length, weight/mass, and volume.
Volume & Mass: Math1.10
The student will compare, using the concepts of more, less, and equivalent,
a) the volumes of two given containers; and
b) the weight/mass of two objects, using a balance scale.
Scientific Investigation: Science1.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which
a) the senses are used to observe differences in physical properties;
b) observations are made from multiple positions to achieve a variety of perspectives and are repeated to ensure accuracy;
c) objects or events are classified and arranged according to characteristics or properties;
d) simple tools are used to enhance observations;
e) length, mass, volume, and temperature are measured using nonstandard units;
f) inferences are made and conclusions are drawn about familiar objects and events;
g) a question is developed from one or more observations;
h) predictions are made based on patterns of observations;
i) observations and data are recorded, analyzed, and communicated orally and with simple graphs, pictures, written statements, and numbers; and
j) simple investigations and experiments are conducted to answer questions.
Your students could use the laser cutter to make a scale that the class could use for awhile...
It would take a bit of engineering, b/c it would need to not topple over when the pumpkin is placed on one side. All of these SOLs would have all or a part of them satisfied by seeing how 1 apple compares to 1 large pumpkin, then seeing how many apples equal 1 pumpkin.
Measurement: Math1.9
The student will use nonstandard units to measure length, weight/mass, and volume.
Volume & Mass: Math1.10
The student will compare, using the concepts of more, less, and equivalent,
a) the volumes of two given containers; and
b) the weight/mass of two objects, using a balance scale.
Scientific Investigation: Science1.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which
a) the senses are used to observe differences in physical properties;
b) observations are made from multiple positions to achieve a variety of perspectives and are repeated to ensure accuracy;
c) objects or events are classified and arranged according to characteristics or properties;
d) simple tools are used to enhance observations;
e) length, mass, volume, and temperature are measured using nonstandard units;
f) inferences are made and conclusions are drawn about familiar objects and events;
g) a question is developed from one or more observations;
h) predictions are made based on patterns of observations;
i) observations and data are recorded, analyzed, and communicated orally and with simple graphs, pictures, written statements, and numbers; and
j) simple investigations and experiments are conducted to answer questions.