Math and Science Rally

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1 Math and Science Rally For further information contact Christy Aycock Gary Robertson Elizabeth Kozlowski Boone Middle School 225 S. 22 nd Street Haines City, FL Route C (863) christy.aycock@polk-fl.net gary.robertson@polk-fl.net elizabeth.kozlowski@polk-fl.net n PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Math and Science Rally is a two day event that allows all students, including ESE population, on campus to experience math and science concepts. The purpose of the Math and Science Rally is to have students experience hands on activities within both subject areas. This project has 10 math and science stations set up in an area that allows for movement of students from one station to another. The interactive stations include Density Detection, Catapult vs. Trebuchet Station, Sextant Exercise, Solar Vehicles, Mousetrap Car Racers, Puzzle Solving, Planet Placement, Rocks, Microscope Unknowns, and Bottle Rocket. Examples of instructional objectives include friction, inertia, force, acceleration, mass, volume, density, scientific theories, proportions, trigonometry, scientific laws including Newton s 1st, 2nd and 3rd, critical thinking, and team work using problem solving skills. This project has been used for the past six years and it has been effective in increasing student interest in math and science. We have had incredible community support as evidenced by the media coverage by both The Newschief and The Ledger. n OVERALL VALUE Hands on activities have been proven to increase comprehension and understanding. Increases in test scores can be linked to the interest levels of students and skills developed by this activity. These stations can be adapted by any elementary or secondary schools simply by adjusting topics to any areas of need for that curriculum. It will be an unforgettable day for all involved. The students will make connections and build on knowledge gain throughout the year and in years to come. n LESSON PLAN TITLES Density Detection Catapult Station Trebuchet Station Sextant Exercise Solar Vehicles Mousetrap Car Racers Puzzle Solving Planet Placement Rocks Microscope Unknowns n MATERIALS Materials for each lesson are listed with each lesson plan. Overall materials budget including pricing and vendors follows the lesson plans. n ABOUT THE DEVELOPERS Christy Aycock has a BA in Psychology and Gerontology and a MA in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. She is currently teaching Science at Boone Middle School and has been there for eight years. She is an Adjunct Professor of Education at Polk Community for five years now. She was chosen as one of three Finalists for Polk County Science teachers by the PRISM Award Committee for Gary Robertson has a BA in Geology from the University of South Florida. He has spent 11 years teaching math at Boone Middle School. He is the current Math Department Chair. He serves on several math committees for the district and currently is working on the New Math standards curriculum and crosswalk of old standards for the district. During the summer he travels to locations to hunt for minerals and fossils. Elizabeth Kozlowski has a BS in Education Science from Wayne State University in Michigan. She started her professional career teaching seventh and eighth grade science in Detroit. Currently she is happily teaching sixth grade science at Boone Middle School in Haines City. H H H

2 Lesson Plan No 1 with 10 Stations n SUBJECTS COVERED Science and Math n GRADES Elementary, Middle School, or High School n OBJECTIVES Goal: Enhance Science and Math skills with hands on activities including Density and Displacement, Planet placement, and Rotation/ Revolution 4 Stations with various math and science subjects are set up Goal: Familiarize students about d e n s i t y a n d d i s p l a c e m e n t calculations 4 Students will examine and compare different materials to show density and how to calculate density of irregular shaped objects Goal: Students will identify the planets in order from Mercury to Pluto 4 Students will quickly place models of the planets from the sun to outer space (Is Pluto a planet?) in a race with other students. Goal: Students will compare and contrast rotation and revolution of the Earth 4 Students will simulate the rotation of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun using colored hula hoops (Yellow for the Sun and blue/green for the Earth) n SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS SC. A : The student knows that there is a difference in weight and mass. SC.A : 1. The student knows that equal volumes of different substances may have different masses. 2. The student can use the water displacement method to find the volume of irregular shaped objects. MA.A MA.B n MATERIALS triple beam balances metric rulers notepads and pens cubes of different materials (Cube Kit) rocks, shells, nails, marbles calculators beakers water in plastic jug Posters to show steps clipboards for notation are helpful throughout the Math & Science Rally n DIRECTIONS Station 1 Density Detection Station D=M/V will be taught at 4 tables using triple beam balances, beakers, metric rulers to calculate the mass, volume and density of cubes of different materials (Density Kitcopper, brass, steel, wood, etc.) Place a poster showing the formula for calculating density beginning with the measurement of the cubes LxWxH = volume (ml). Weigh the cube on the triple beam balance to determine the mass (gm). Have calculators at the tables to determine the density by diving the mass by the volume to get the answer in gm/cubic ml. Use Displacement for objects of irregular shapes (rocks, shells, nails, marbles) by filling a beaker with water to a certain level that will cover the object to be measured, determine the level before the object is added, note the amount the water rises, subtract the difference and that will be the volume.

3 Lesson Plan No 1 with 10 Stations (cont.) Station 2 Catapult Station Students will measure the distance a small ball of clay will travel when shot from a catapult. Tape measure, clay, catapult (see Material Budget) Directions: Students will place a small ball of clay on the catapult arm and release. They will then measure the distance and write down their findings. The process will be repeated 2 more times and then students will calculate the average. Note: This average can be compared to the Trebuchet average so students can make a conclusion of which machine would be more efficient. SC.912.P.10.Su.b Recognize the relationship between work and power, such as power is the amount of work a person or machine does. Station 3 Trebuchet Station Students will measure the distance a small ball of clay will travel when shot with a trebuchet. Tape measure, clay, trebuchet (see Material Budget) Directions: Students will place a small ball of clay on the strip of nylon attached to the end of the trebuchet. They will then push down the trigger and allow the sling to send the ball of clay. Students will then measure the distance the clay traveled. Repeat the process two more times. Note: This average can be compared to the catapult average so students can make a conclusion of which machine would be more efficient. SC.912.P.10.Su.b Recognize the relationship between work and power, such as power is the amount of work a person or machine does. Station 4 Sextant Station Students will use two methods to find the height of a large tree and a building or flag pole An Attitude finder from PITSCO or one made from a large protractor and a weighted string can be used to find the degree of the angle necessary to find the Tangent after measuring a base line from the object. The second method involves measuring shadows of the object and the height of a person and his/her shadow then making a proportion. Several measuring devices are needed. A data sheet to record data is also necessary. MAB242: T h e s t u d e n t s o l v e s r e a l world problems using rated measures. MAB241: The student relates the concepts of measurement to similarity and proportionality in real world situations.

4 Lesson Plan No 1 with 10 Stations (cont.) Station 5 Solar Racers To measure distance traveled and calculate speed. The cars and solar cells can be purchased from Pitsco. They must be assembled. You will also need a sunny day, a concrete sidewalk as smooth as possible, several stop watches, measuring tapes and data sheets. Hint: It would be helpful to put the conversion formula of feet per second to miles per hour on the data form. Also be careful on the assembly since the motors and gears for the cars are touchy. Part of the fun is having the students do repairs on the spot to get their car to run. MAB242: T h e s t u d e n t s o l v e s r e a l world problems using rated measures. MAB341: The student solves real world problems using measures of length, mass and capacity and estimates the effects of measurement errors on results. Station 6 Seesaw Mousetrap Car Race Use cars to measure acceleration on different type surfaces. Predict distances traveled and collect data on results. Cars can be purchased from PITSCO for a minimal price (they must be assembled). Additional materials would be a long board, a piece of hard plastic and a concrete sidewalk. A data collection worksheet would also be used. MAB242: T h e s t u d e n t s o l v e s r e a l world problems using rated measures. MAB341: The student solves real world problems using measures of length, mass and capacity and estimates the effects of measurement errors on results. Station 7 Tooth Pick Puzzles To use problem solving abilities to solve simple puzzles All you need is a box of toothpicks(round ones are best), small cardboard boxes and information from the following website: www. highland.madison.k12.il.us/jbasden/ toothpicks/default/html Hint: Be sure the students running this station already know how to solve all the puzzles presented. MAD141: The student describes, analyzes and generalizes relationships based on patterns.

5 Lesson Plan No 1 with 10 Stations (cont.) Station 8 Put the Planets in Order This becomes a race against time when two students are timed with a stopwatch as they place balls of different sizes with the names of the planets. You can include Pluto if you like to increase the interest. You can use foam cut out to hold the planets with a large yellow ball as the sun. On the poster giving directions you may want to include the saying My very excellent mother just served us nine pizzas (or nachos) if you are not using Pluto. Different teachers have different sayings so choose the one you like best. This seems to help students and adults alike remember the order. This could also include the moons of the planets in some cases to increase understanding. SC.E The student understands the vast size of our Solar System and the relationship of the planets and their satellites. Balls of different shapes, labels, foam to use for stabilizing, stopwatch. Use your imagination and items you may have on hand for this one. Rotation and Revolution of the Earth around the Sun This very popular station uses students and hula hoops to simulate the Earth rotating (to keep the hula hoop up) and the student revolves (walks) around the Sun who is also rotating a hula hoop. It sounds easy but is a little difficult to walk and hula hoop at the same time. Some have never even played with a hula hoop so they become fascinated and must practice before they are able to walk with the hula hoop. Show the rotation and revolution on the poster at the station to explain. Have students who are experienced with the hula hoop help with this station. We usually have contest to see who can go the most rotations before the event is over! SC.E The student understands the vast size of our Solar System and the relationship of the planets and their satellites. Hula Hoops- yellow for Sun, blue and green for Earth. Have at least 4 of each for extra fun and spares if damage occurs. A large area is needed for this station so the hula hoops don t collide. Station 9 Rocks Students will observe a variety of rocks and place them in the correct space whether they are a sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous rocks. Numbered rock specimens, key for the student assistant at station, poster of rocks with description of each kind, containers to hold the three types. Directions: Students will read rock description on poster. Students will then try and classify rocks. They will place the rock in the container for each of the different types. When finished with 3 rocks the student assistant will check accuracy. Recognize that water, rocks, soil, and living organisms are found on Earth s surface.

6 Lesson Plan No 1 with 10 Stations (cont.) Station 10 Microscope Unknown Students will view different microscope slides and sketch what they see. Microscope, slides, electrical access, sheet of paper with circles Directions: Students will sit in a seat that has a microscope in front of it. Student assistants will give students information about how to adjust the microscope. They will look into the microscope and adjust the focus. Students will draw what they see and label the item that they drew. SC.5.P.8.In.d Recognize that materials are made of very small parts that cannot be seen without a magnifying glass or a microscope. H H H

7 Lesson Plans Materials Budget Materials Budget Supplier item DescriptioN cost Quantity Total Cost PITSCO Trebuchet kit Catapult kit Solar Car kit Seesaw Mousetrap Car kit Safe-T Measure (measuring tape) Clay Mass Plates Stop Watch Density kit Graduated Cylinder, Set of 7 (Plastic) Arbor Scientific Triple Beam Balance Altitude Finder Flinn Scientific Microscope (Professor MSIC75) Slides, beginning microscopy compariset Introductory Mineral Rock Collection Planets Wal Mart Misc (poster board, markers, tape, glue, paper, toothpicks, trays) Christy Aycock Elizabeth Kozlowski Gary Robertson Boone Middle School Teacher Teacher Teacher School: Subtotal $ Tax if applicable Shipping if applicable TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNT $800.00

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