To begin thinking about matter this week, the 6th grade scientists conducted an experiment where they observed the phase changes of menthol. The scientists shared so many great observations with each other. Our biggest observation was the crazy little “crystal pieces” (as we are calling them right now) that appeared all over our beaker and watch plate after the substance had melted and cooled…

The 6th grade scientists left class thinking about and my hypotheses on what those “crystal pieces” were and how they got there. I am so excited to hear their thoughts and continue our investigation next week!

Stay tuned,

Gev. McAdams