{"id":3712,"date":"2021-09-22T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/cusoc\/?p=3712"},"modified":"2024-03-08T13:43:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T18:43:28","slug":"fifth-grade-mystery-of-the-dead-hemlock-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/cusoc\/fifth-grade-mystery-of-the-dead-hemlock-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifth grade: Mystery of the Dead Hemlock Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>In this lab, students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a mixture and make observations about its properties as its state of matter changes<\/li>\n<li>Learn techniques to micropipette and measure small quantities of liquids<\/li>\n<li>Discover and identify elements in the hemlock ecosystem, including the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>Perform gel electrophoresis to compare DNA from known pests to an unknown tree killer (scientists use this method to separate out parts of a mixture)<\/li>\n<li>Discuss possible solutions communities can use to stop the unknown tree killer and save the hemlock ecosystem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more-->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Make a Reservation HERE&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;violet&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fscienceweb.clemson.edu%2Fcusoc%2Fmake-a-reservation%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Fees and Payment HERE&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;violet&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fscienceweb.clemson.edu%2Fcusoc%2Ffees-and-payment%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Standards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.<\/li>\n<li>5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.<\/li>\n<li>5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.<\/li>\n<li>5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and\/or atmosphere interact.<\/li>\n<li>5-ESS3-1. 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