January 2008
As part of the SMATHematics Project: The Wonder of Science, The Power of Mathematics-a collaborative partnership between Kennesaw State University and two local school districts, fifth graders had the opportunity to puzzle out chemical formulas of propane, methanol, and other important molecules. In addition, they explored properties that characterize certain molecules and then used their newly acquired knowledge of atoms' bonding requirements to help them build three-dimensional molecular models. The effort is succeeding-as you can see by the fifth-grade classroom experience described here.
Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are available at the beginning of the school year; funds can pay for standards based lessons that go beyond what districts are expected to provide (e.g. field trips!!!)
video explains that cells are the basic structure of life. explains that cells are made up of atoms and molecules. gives examples of types of cells that make up organs and organ systems.