Senses
What is the sense organ we use to smell?
Nose
Our class has the best science classroom in Rutter.
Opinion
Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, they will blossom.”
Hypothesis
Kathy used a survey and a bar-graph to determine how many of her classmates were left-handed and how many were right-handed.
Materials
Jean observes the water on the penny forming a dome shape. What sense organ is she using to make this observation?
Eyes
Our classroom has 3 cabinets and a sink.
Fact
Dana wanted to know synthetic fibers were different from natural fibers.
Purpose/Problem
Rene grew bacteria from the mouth on special plates in the laboratory. First, she places 3 drops of different mouthwash on the bacteria each day. Then, she makes observations of the bacteria on the plates. Finally, she weighs each plate. This process repeats for five days.
Procedure
Randy can tell a woodpecker is nearby because of the sound the bird makes when pecking on a tree. What sense organ is he using to make this observation?
Ears
Ms. Crocker has a green lanyard because she is in House Oriens.
Fact
Edward saw bats catching insects after dark. He asked, “How do bats find the insects after dark?”
Purpose/Problem
Tilly found that plants grew between 1cm and 2 cm over the course of 3 days.
Data
There is a gene mutation that makes cilantro taste like soap. What sense organ can you use to find out if you have that gene?
Tongue
New England has the best clam chowder in the world.
Opinion
The class used eyedroppers to see how many drops of water could fit on the face of a penny.
Experiment
Weston noticed that over time, the paper towels he had soaked in different cleaning solutions began to have a more pungent smell.
Observation
What sense organ is used to experience touch?
Skin (touch receptors)
New England Clam Chowder is famous around the world.
Fact
Arjulia soaked six different kinds of seeds in water for 24 hours. Then she planted the seeds in soil at a depth of 1 cm. She used the same amount of water, light, and heat for each kind of seeds.
Experiment
Jonathan’s data showed that household cockroaches moved away from raw cucumber slices.
Conclusion