The Science Project That Went Wrong

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Questions

1. What was Jake’s science project about?
2. What caused the eruption to be too big?
3. What problem did the foam cause on the floor?
4. What advice did the teacher give after the project?
5. How did Jake’s group feel after the project?
6. Did Jake’s group take any photos or videos of the project? (Yes/No)
7. What does Jake want to do differently next time?

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True or False

1. Jake’s science project was to build a robot.
2. The eruption spilled foam on the table and floor.
3. The foam on the floor made the floor slippery.
4. The teacher told the class to use more vinegar next time.
5. Jake’s classmates laughed when the foam spilled.

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Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever had a project or experiment that did not go as planned? What happened?
2. Why do you think mistakes are important in learning?
3. How do you feel when a plan does not work?
4. What would you do to prepare better for a science project?
5. Can you share a time when you had fun even if something went wrong?

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Answer Key

Questions

1. Jake’s project was to build a small volcano.
2. The vinegar and baking soda mixture caused a big eruption.
3. The foam made the floor slippery.
4. The teacher advised using less vinegar next time.
5. The group felt disappointed but learned from the experience.
6. Yes, they took a video of the eruption.
7. Jake wants to test the mixture in a small cup before the big eruption.

True or False

1. False – The project was to build a volcano.
2. True
3. True
4. False – The teacher said to use less vinegar.
5. True

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