C2.3 Acid on the teeth (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “C2 Hygiene – Acid on the teeth.” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of health – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
C4.2 Our field of vision (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “C4 Sense of sight – Our field of vision.” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of health – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
C1 Nutrients (teacher instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “Nutrients” experiment, which comprises three subexperiments. The teacher instructions include information on the following: the main question, relevance to the curriculum, skills, notes on conducting the subexperiments, the research group, further research assignments, and the reference to values.The experiment comprises three subexperiments:• Potatoes make us strong• Protein shake• Fat detectivesA balanced, fresh diet is very important so that our bodies can produce their own substances from the nutrients. The body obtains these nutrients through the digestion of food from plants and animals. But which nutrients are vital for humans? In addition to vitamins, minerals, fiber, trace elements, and water, the body must receive sufficient protein, carbohydrates, and fat via food. Carbohydrates and fats are important for producing energy, and humans need protein to build up the body.Notes: • Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
C6 Muscles and bones (teacher instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “Muscles and bones” experiment, which comprises two subexperiments. The teacher instructions include information on the following: the main question, relevance to the curriculum, skills, notes on conducting the subexperiments, the research group, further research assignments, and the reference to technology.The experiment comprises two subexperiments:• Stable bones• Facial gymnasticsAlthough bones and muscles play such an important role for us, we generally do not know enough about how they look or even behave in our body. Doing facial gymnastics routinely, however, helps us be more consciously aware of our face in everyday life and how to loosen it. This relaxes us as a result. It is therefore important for children to develop a sense of their own bodies and to know more about the components, such as bones and muscles.Notes: • Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
B4.1 Measuring air pressure (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “B4 Wind – Measuring air pressure.” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of the environment – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
C2 Hygiene (teacher instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “Hygiene” experiment, which comprises three subexperiments. The teacher instructions include information on the following: the main question, relevance to the curriculum, skills, notes on conducting the subexperiments, the research group, further research assignments, the reference to technology and the reference to values.The experiment comprises three subexperiments:• Hand washing• Cooling without electricity• Acid on the teethDiseases are often transmitted by bacteria that have settled on our hands, in our mouths, or in spoiled foods. However, as long as we practice good hygiene, we can protect ourselves from disease and thus preserve our health. But what does a sufficient level of hygiene mean for our hands, food, and mouths?Notes: • Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
B5.2 Making new from old: Making paper (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “B5 Recycling – Making new from old: Making paper.” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of the environment – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
C5.2 Large and small air sacs (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “C5 Respiration – Large and small air sacs.” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of health – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
C4.4 Where do the colors of the rainbow come from? (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “C4 Sense of sight – Where do the colors of the rainbow come from?” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of health – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
B2 Water purification (teacher instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “Water purification” experiment,which comprises three subexperiments. The teacher instructions include information on the following: the main question, relevance to the curriculum, skills, notes on conducting the subexperiments, the research group, further research assignments, and the reference to technology.The experiment comprises three subexperiments:• Purifying water with soil• Making substances dissolved in water visible• Filtering soluble substances from waterThe students will be sensitized to the topic of water. They will learn that some contaminants are not visible to the human eye and yet pose a danger. They will deal with the meaning of water pollution for animals and the entire ecosystem. In addition, within this overall topic the students will address possibilities for purifying water polluted with various contaminants and learn about a simple test method for checking water quality.Notes: • Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
C6.1 Stable bones (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 8+:Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the subexperiment “C6 Muscles and bones – Stable bones.” A short introductory text presents the experiment to the students. Then the research question is stated.The students make guesses and exchange ideas about possible solutions. This is followed by a list of the required materials as well as clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment in the small group. Observation questions for checking the results can be answered right on the instructions.There are also reflection questions for evaluating and incorporating the experiment and establishing the reference to the opening question. An additional research project encourages the students to do further research.Documentation aids in the student instructions or a blank form to be filled out is provided for documenting the experiment.Information and ideas:• Observe the safety information in these instructions, in the teacher instructions related to the experiment, as well as in the document “Safety information on the topic of health – Experimento I 8+” and discuss this information with your students. • Also observe the applicable safety guidelines for your school.• These student instructions are also available as a Word file.
Impacts of climate change – CO2 emissions and ocean acidification (student instructions)
Experimentation instructions:The experiment provides a practical way to verify the fact that carbon dioxide leads to the acidification of liquids. The students first become acquainted with the digital pH value meter. Then they look for an experiment setup with which they can prove that carbon dioxide results in the acidification of water. At the end, the students should infer from the experiment the correlations to ocean acidification through the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.