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We started out this week with a Lab Safety demonstration.  I demonstrated what not to do in the lab, and the students listed all the safety techniques and procedures that I did not follow.  We discussed the safety features of the room and how to follow the lab expectations appropriately.  We will be revisiting Lab Safety throughout the year as it is essential within the laboratory.
We then started our first unit of the year, the Scientific Method.  The students reexplored the scientific method this week with the "Paper Chromatography Lab".  Prior to the lab, students identified how paper chromatography is utilized and what it means.  Our "Paper Chromatography Lab" initiated with a letter from the a detective and a problem which the students were excited to solve!  Throughout the lab, students were able to stay focused and complete their work.  Conclusions were written as a letter to the detective, which I am excited to use as a grading piece for the class; this was due today in class.
Overall, I was very impressed with how students were able to complete the lab and able to ask questions if needed.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!