Testing Solutions


Science: I can test a variety of household materials; I can use the Scientific method to test a question

Today, Ms Dool led an experiment on testing solutions. We reviewed the vocabulary words: solution, solute, and solvent. (Click here to watch this video to review what a Solution is). 

We made predictions for which solutes would or would not dissolve, then we recorded our observations in a chart (see the Google Classroom to see our chart). We were even able to use science vocabulary words from earlier in the year: transparent and transluscent. 

You may wish to try this experiment at home with your family (ask for parent permission first!).

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