Data Collection for the Experiment Opposible Thumbs

 Ms. Harmon came twice to the 4th grade classroom to teach about 'adaptation'. The students looked at form and function of all different organisms. They thought and discussed what could the possible reasons for the form be and how particular shapes help that animal survive. On her second visit, the one in the video, the students worked through 5 different tasks with their thumbs untaped and then with their thumbs taped. One partner did the task as the other partner recorded the time it took for the task to be completed. They really thought about why humans have thumbs!!!
The conversation about taking down accurate information was really interesting and focused on the fact that they had to be accurate in recording otherwise the data won't matter. After all the data had been collected, we talked about how this is the foundation for us to be able to analyze their efforts in the task.  The way the partners worked together was very thoughtful and fun. Once again, parents are such a wonderful addition to our class learning!! Thank you Ms. Harmon (Isaac's Mom).