Our first unit of study in science is exploring liquids. This last week we have been investigating flow rates. On Tuesday I organized a Liquid Race. As a class we explored the ease of flow of five different liquids including water. We redid the experiment 3 times to make sure our results were fair.

The students were then asked to interpret the data by making a graph using their Lego plates. We discussed that water was the fastest to reach the finish line so water would reach from one end of the Lego plate to the other. Each student had to decide how far each column would reach for the other four liquids. Finally, using the Lego plate graphs they created a bar graph. This week we will be discussing their scientific thinking about the differing flow rates of liquids.