Responce to Guiding Questions: Powder Room 2 Lab: January 30, 2009

Powder Room 2 Lab
January 30, 2009
Partner/Core: Uriah & Y

The point of this lab was to find out what drug the three mystery powders were. I also think this lab taught me a lot about observing things carefully, and as much as possible.

1) This experiment relates to forensic scientists using powders to solve a crime. When we tested out all the powders, we had to do a mulitude of experiments to each one so we could collect as much data as possible. Not only did we have to mix the powders with water, we also had to burn them on a hot plate, as well as many other things. Forensic scientists are very careful observers, and they try to use as many of their senses to solve a mystery or a crime. (Sight, touch, smell, etc).

2) In this lab, we had to use a wide variety of our knowledge to observe the different powders. In the Mission, we are going to be assessed on many different skill and knowledge areas. By doing this lab, I think I am a little bit more prepared for the Mission. I now know how to really observe things carefully, and do something as many different ways as possible. I can't wait to put my skills to work on the Mission!