Penny Lab

Goal:Collect evidence to support or refute a scientist’s claim.

Agenda:
Introduction to Alchemy
Setup Procedure and Observations
Do the Penny Lab
Closing Discussion

Introduction to Alchemy

1. Watch this video.
2. Read the article "Local Scientists Turns Copper into Gold."
3. Discuss: What do you PREDICT will happen if Dr. Barron’s claim is true? What evidence will we need to collect as we test his procedure?

Setup Procedures and Observations

1. Create a new entry in your journal entitled "Penny Lab."
2. Create a procedures and observations table in your journal entry. 
3. Read the lab document and copy the procedures into your journal entry. 

Do the Penny Lab
Before we start... let's talk about what makes good observations. Then let's draw a flowgram of what you will be doing in today's lab.

Closing Discussion
In your journal for today, answer the following questions. Then discuss with your elbow partner. 

1. What can we INFER about Dr. Barron’s claim based on our evidence? 
2. Can we support or refute his claim? Why or why not?
3. What else do we need to know?