Melting iceberges response

Question 9:
What happens if the polar ice caps melts? Based on the experiment; the displacement of water due to the mass of the ice cubs will be equal to the amount of melted water from the ice cubs. Therefore, an equilibrium will prevent the water from overflowing the sides of the bowl. This is similar to what happens when the polar ice caps melts.

What other questions do you have about this science inquiry experience? What could disturb the equilibrium of the polar ice caps melting that would lead to flooding?

Reflections

This weeks' application assignment was to plan a lesson that focuses on STEM strategies for diverse learners. As I was planning and thinking about the lesson, I reflected back to many of the articles I've read this week and how I could use some of those strategies in my lesson and classroom. First of all I want to say that I found the information on STEM education very fascinating and interesting, simply because there is so much emphasis on improving the U.S. position of being the leading country in scientific discoveries. Keeping these goals in mind as I planned this lesson made it very challeneging to incorporate the strategies that would get the most engagement from my students. Using the 5E's to plan this lesson was actually very helpful. This offered a guide and description for each step. One thing I do know I need help with are the diverse learners that I will teach. At my present school there is not much language or cultural diversity, and most of the student's are SES backgrounds, or students with IEP's or 504 modifications. However, I still want to know how to plan and prepare for those students when the time and opportunity arises.

making a connection

I'm looking forward to getting some wonderful and helpful tips on science lessons and activities from all you science bloggers!!