What is inside each canister?
We learned about properties of matter through this mystery canister experiment. Each team received 10 canisters containing secret items. The students first predicted what was inside each canister, based on the observable properties of the object, such as sound and mass. After each canister had been weighed, shaken, and rolled, the students opened the canisters to reveal the hidden objects. They recorded the properties of each mystery object and compared them to their original predictions.
Our school celebrated Drug-Free Week with several activities encouraging kids to choose a healthy lifestyle without drugs and alcohol. As part of this celebration, we made a commitment to keep our bodies drug-free. The students signed the school banner in the main hallway.
As a child, I remember signing a pledge to remain drug, alcohol and smoke free. We were the "Smoke-Free Class of 2000"! I have never forgotten that experience and I want my students to have the same memory and commitment to themselves. 
