Fifth graders in Mrs. Favero’s and Mrs. Bernal’s co-taught science classroom recently took part in an exciting hands on investigation focused on how liquids interact and attract. What began as simple drops of liquid quickly turned into big scientific thinking.
During the lesson, students carefully observed how different liquids behaved when combined. They watched closely, made predictions, and discussed what they noticed as the liquids moved, changed, and interacted with one another. Through mixing and experimenting, students were encouraged to explain their thinking using scientific vocabulary and evidence from their observations.
This engaging activity allowed students to move beyond just watching science happen. Instead, they became active investigators, asking questions, sharing ideas, and explaining results. The experience supported critical thinking skills while reinforcing the importance of observation, experimentation, and communication in science.
By watching it, mixing it, and explaining it, fifth graders deepened their understanding of scientific concepts and showed that even small drops can lead to big discoveries.