WA: Physical Science Update

The class is still working on balancing and identifying types of chemical equations.  The girls have been doing a variety of graphing exercises on their graphing calculators, too.  They are still doing a wide range of thermodynamic labs as part of the Chemistry unit.  The class is going to separate each thermo lab with its underlying concept, such as conductor or insulator and prepare lessons for the younger students, which they seem to enjoy.  This exercise will help the girls understand these concepts, such as, radiation, convection, or conduction better themselves.  The girls began work on a team project for Science Fair: password strength.  Their idea has solid implications, involves some math, and is interesting.  We took time in class to start some background research.  The girls also collected water samples for the School.  Each month, WA sends water tests to a local lab each month. I want the kids to be part of the process.  Next week, the girls will do several more thermo labs, some more balancing and identification, nomenclature review, and graphing exercises.