Middle school students are excited about science!  Our lab today was to determine which soda was diet and which was regular from two samples- without tasting! We are learning about the scientific method; asking questions, stating a hypothesis, observing, testing, analyzing and reporting our data.  Today we had an introductory lab in which we  practiced how to use  “what we know” to state a hypothesis. We measured liquids into a graduated cylinder and weighed objects on a triple beam balance.  We practiced collaboration, accuracy, and the importance of recording information while conducting an experiment…all while having fun!  The end result: we were able to determine diet soda from regular soda by calculating the density of the liquids.