Cheerios lab
Standard: 3e. I know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected & can collide with and move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move independently, colliding frequently.
1. How does this assignment relate to the standard? Rewrite the standard in your own words.
I know that atoms in solids stay close together and vibrate, atoms in liquids are loosened and can connect and collide with one another, and atoms in gases move freely and collide frequently with other atoms.
This standard relates to our assignment because we had to paste cheerios according to where we thought and learned how the atoms of the substance moved. We also had to write on the bottom portion why we put the cheerios in that certain way and we also listed more facts about the different states of matter.
This standard relates to our assignment because we had to paste cheerios according to where we thought and learned how the atoms of the substance moved. We also had to write on the bottom portion why we put the cheerios in that certain way and we also listed more facts about the different states of matter.
2. What are the steps you took to complete and do well on this assignment?
In order to do well on the cheerios project, I had to look over my notes. I looked at how the atoms move around and tried to represent it on my paper. I also made sure that I used the right amount of cheerios for each state of matter and that each section was glued properly. There was also a writing portion on the project so I made sure to write and describe each state of matter thoroughly. I also explained why I put the cheerios the way I did.
3. This assignment demonstrates the following strengths...
The project demonstrates the strengths of being able to determine how to use other items to visually represent the structure of atoms. We used cheerios and glued them to the paper according to the movement or atoms for each state of matter It also shows if we know how to use the things we learned to describe and explain a reasoning why we put the cheerios in a certain way. The project demonstrates the strength of knowledge and understanding of the things we learned. In the project, we had to explain each state of matter and describe why and how we placed the cheerios to show the movement of the atoms.
4. I could have improved my work on this assignment by...
I could have improved my work on this project by taking more time to look at my notes and making sure that I included all the details for each state of matter in the writing potion. I could have also used more vocabulary words to explain why I put the cheerios in the way I did. If I took more time to recheck my work, I could have also written more facts and put more evidence on why we should put the cheerios in a certain order. I could have also taken more time to neatly organize and glue the cheerios on the paper so that it looks better and more nice. Because I rushed a little on my work, it was not as neat or nice looking as it could have been. With more effort, I could have made it the best I could.
5. How will you apply the skill you learned from this assignment in either the real world, when you are an adult, or in their classes while you are still a student?
I can use the knowledge of atoms in future science classes because we will continue to learn about atoms in high school. I can also use it during the upcoming final because the test consists of all the things we learned. I can use it if I decide to major in science and I want to focus on elements and the structure of atoms. I can also use the skill of demonstrating and visually representing things with different, unrelated objects, to show a point and picture.