Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Display collected data on large chart, compare, discuss variables, eat watermelon.

Objective: Share data and conclusion with other students.

Activity: On a large wall display, students will record how much water they extracted from their watermelon. Comparisons will be made and variables discussed. Groups will evaluate themselves. The use of each step of the Scientific Method will be discussed. Original predictions will be shared and compared. Watermelon ice cream and/or pie will be enjoyed by all.

Assessment: Teacher will observe the quality of the final product and enjoyment of the celebration.