All classes went to the wetlands for the past two days. We were learning about transpiration. In class, students have been learning about what a stoma is and how plants use it during the photosynthesis/respiration process.
As a group, we came up with a question to ponder. Do plants transpire more during Spring than Winter? To test this, we are going back in mid-April to test this question. Oh boy!! Let's play in more plant sweat...lol. Just kidding.
Students performed the same lab last year. Click here and visit pictures from that lab.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Edible Cells: Yum!
Students are creating their edible, cell models that are due on Tuesday, March 5. Anyone that is interested in making their project after school in the classroom, may bring their supplies on Monday,March 4 and create it after 4PM. If you are struggling financially, talk to me and we'll work something out. :)
If you can't remember how to make the model, visit out classroom YouTube Channel. We will be making a new video this year. We learned that is best NOT to use canned, whipped cream. It melts like crazy!...lol
If you can't remember how to make the model, visit out classroom YouTube Channel. We will be making a new video this year. We learned that is best NOT to use canned, whipped cream. It melts like crazy!...lol
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
After School Make Up Work
I am happy to report that only two weeks in to the new semester and some students are already coming after school to finish work that did not get completed during class time.
EXCELLENT!! These students are showing maturity and a desire for better grades. They will excel in both high school and college. I am proud of them. :)
EXCELLENT!! These students are showing maturity and a desire for better grades. They will excel in both high school and college. I am proud of them. :)
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
New Semester
The second semester is under way. :)
Today we set up our interactive notebook (INB). Essentially, it is a spiral that resembles a textbook with a table of contents and numbered pages.
Students work will be done in class. Each student has decorated their own INB that is kept in a period bin. Should they need to complete something, the page may be carefully removed and then taped back in when completed.
The course syllabus and parent signature slip was sent home Monday (4). The signed slip is due back on Wednesday (6). If either paper gets lost, another copy will be given to the student.
Today we set up our interactive notebook (INB). Essentially, it is a spiral that resembles a textbook with a table of contents and numbered pages.
Students work will be done in class. Each student has decorated their own INB that is kept in a period bin. Should they need to complete something, the page may be carefully removed and then taped back in when completed.
The course syllabus and parent signature slip was sent home Monday (4). The signed slip is due back on Wednesday (6). If either paper gets lost, another copy will be given to the student.
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