Monday we moved onto Lesson #3 in Macro to Micro. This Lesson focuses on the Black Worm (Lumbriculus variegatus). In part of the work it compares the body features, physical characteristics and regeneration ability to the Common Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris).
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday October 26th
Today the students continued their work with the Melittobia digitatta, the WOWBug.
They sketched the below image in their work packet which was a image magnified 100 times.
They sketched the below image in their work packet which was a image magnified 100 times.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
October 25th - The WOWBug!
Today in class we reviewed the following Powerpoint on correct science sketch technique (you may not be able to open it but can download it and view).
The students then met the amazing find of Dr. Matthew's, the WOWBug. We discussed what are common characteristics of an insect and students corraled and sketched the WOWBugs under scanning mode of the compound microscopes.
Here is an image of the body parts if you still need to label your sketch tonight.
I have to say the sketches were amazing! We have some true artists.
The students then met the amazing find of Dr. Matthew's, the WOWBug. We discussed what are common characteristics of an insect and students corraled and sketched the WOWBugs under scanning mode of the compound microscopes.
Here is an image of the body parts if you still need to label your sketch tonight.
I have to say the sketches were amazing! We have some true artists.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday - Microscopes!
Greetings All!
Today's goals for science were for students to:
After some great work over the past few days, students were finally able to take what they have learned about microscopes--the history, the purpose, the parts, etc.--and apply it to a hands on activity.
We kicked it off by going over "How to Use a Microscope" and applied the instructions towards our microscope labs.
Students used "Guidelines for Scientific Drawings" to create their own sketches of a cat liver.
Finally, the class was unleashed to apply all of their knowledge to the "e" lab. They took newspaper cuttings of the letter "e" and examined it through the lens of compound microscopes. Their sketches and observations were recorded here.
Homework Tonight: Continue reviewing material and handouts about microscopes and sketches.
Also read pg's 22-25 in Micro to Macro ("Intriguing Insects" and "Dr Matthews and the WOWBug"). Write 3 things you take away from the reading, 2 things you would like to explore in more detail, and 1 question you have.
Today's scientists at work...
Today's goals for science were for students to:
- Understand the purpose of microscope parts.
- Understand and apply basic elements of a scientific sketch
- Explore and understand how to use a microscope
After some great work over the past few days, students were finally able to take what they have learned about microscopes--the history, the purpose, the parts, etc.--and apply it to a hands on activity.
We kicked it off by going over "How to Use a Microscope" and applied the instructions towards our microscope labs.
Students used "Guidelines for Scientific Drawings" to create their own sketches of a cat liver.
Finally, the class was unleashed to apply all of their knowledge to the "e" lab. They took newspaper cuttings of the letter "e" and examined it through the lens of compound microscopes. Their sketches and observations were recorded here.
Homework Tonight: Continue reviewing material and handouts about microscopes and sketches.
Also read pg's 22-25 in Micro to Macro ("Intriguing Insects" and "Dr Matthews and the WOWBug"). Write 3 things you take away from the reading, 2 things you would like to explore in more detail, and 1 question you have.
Today's scientists at work...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
October 23rd
Today in class students reviewed the parts of a microscope and then jumped in feet first to how to use a compound light microscope. We were fortunate enough to be granted money from the Yarmouth Education Foundation to buy a digital microscope and it was used for the first time today! Thank you YEF!
Here are the notes we took today in class on the parts of a microscope and also the different magnifications of the objective lenses.
Be sure to study up! You get to use the microscopes tomorrow to go through the letter "e " lab and also sketch a pre-mounted slide!
Here are the notes we took today in class on the parts of a microscope and also the different magnifications of the objective lenses.
Be sure to study up! You get to use the microscopes tomorrow to go through the letter "e " lab and also sketch a pre-mounted slide!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday October 22nd
Today we started the Second Lesson in the Macro to Micro Book which deals with microscopes.
The goals were:
1. Learn the parts of the microscope.
2. Understand the history behind the microscope.
3. Discover what happens to the diameter of field and magnification of the specimen under different objectives.
Students can reference the "Getting Started" Lesson. Read the Macro to Micro entry on pages 13-16. Have an answer to Question #5 on p. 16.
Also study the handout on parts of the microscope and page 14 of the above text reading.
Here is a picture from our investigations today using hand lenses, a lead in to the compound microscope.
The goals were:
1. Learn the parts of the microscope.
2. Understand the history behind the microscope.
3. Discover what happens to the diameter of field and magnification of the specimen under different objectives.
Students can reference the "Getting Started" Lesson. Read the Macro to Micro entry on pages 13-16. Have an answer to Question #5 on p. 16.
Also study the handout on parts of the microscope and page 14 of the above text reading.
Here is a picture from our investigations today using hand lenses, a lead in to the compound microscope.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday October 19th
The students completed their Create-A-Creature Projects (see some photos below).
They answered the questions #3 A and B on page 5 of the reading. This was to be done in their science journals which are in their Google Docs. They need to title the entry, "October 19th 2012, Lesson #3 - What are Organisms?"
Once they are completed with that they can read the entry on "Microscope Pioneers" on p. 26-27 in the Macro to Micro Text. This will be to preview for Monday's Class (an entry slip will be given on this).
They answered the questions #3 A and B on page 5 of the reading. This was to be done in their science journals which are in their Google Docs. They need to title the entry, "October 19th 2012, Lesson #3 - What are Organisms?"
Once they are completed with that they can read the entry on "Microscope Pioneers" on p. 26-27 in the Macro to Micro Text. This will be to preview for Monday's Class (an entry slip will be given on this).
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October 18th - Class Work
Links to the Sea Monsters. View the below links and find out what parts of the name were linked to their physical characteristics.
Dolichorhynchops
Tylosaurus
In class today the students started the mini-project "Create-a Creature."
They worked in groups to sketch the creature, list the physical characteristics and then submit the drawing to me to approve. Once approved they can start to create the creature out of various items found in class. Here are some photos from our construction phase today. The kids were very creative and had a blast!
Tonight's reading is page 6 and 7 and can be downloaded here.
Dolichorhynchops
Tylosaurus
In class today the students started the mini-project "Create-a Creature."
They worked in groups to sketch the creature, list the physical characteristics and then submit the drawing to me to approve. Once approved they can start to create the creature out of various items found in class. Here are some photos from our construction phase today. The kids were very creative and had a blast!
Tonight's reading is page 6 and 7 and can be downloaded here.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
October 17th Wednesday - Evidence vs Inference
Today's lesson goals were:
1. Understand how organisms are named based on their physical characteristics and where they are found.
2. Identify and distinguish between evidence and inference.
Definitions:
Inference- an explanation derived by reasoning or to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises.
Evidence- data that can be measured, observed, examined and analyzed to support conclusions.
Today we watched the movie Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure. Students identified evidence in the movie and then the inferences that paleontologists made from that evidence.
For homework students should think about a sea creature or oragnism that they would like to construct and make a sketch of it. In addition, they should think about the physical characteristics of the organism and where it might live and record this on the sketch.
Here is a list of some Greek and Latin Word Parts to help think about your creatures structure.
Also attached is a more detailed list.
1. Understand how organisms are named based on their physical characteristics and where they are found.
2. Identify and distinguish between evidence and inference.
Definitions:
Inference- an explanation derived by reasoning or to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises.
Evidence- data that can be measured, observed, examined and analyzed to support conclusions.
Today we watched the movie Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure. Students identified evidence in the movie and then the inferences that paleontologists made from that evidence.
For homework students should think about a sea creature or oragnism that they would like to construct and make a sketch of it. In addition, they should think about the physical characteristics of the organism and where it might live and record this on the sketch.
Here is a list of some Greek and Latin Word Parts to help think about your creatures structure.
Also attached is a more detailed list.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Classification Games- October 16th
The following are great links for interactive games that deal with classification of organisms.
Teacher Domain Classification
PBS- NOVA - Classification
Science Links - Classification
Today we created a working definition of the term organism. We went over how to classify organisms by their physical traits and then from their physical traits create scientific names for them using Latin and Greek roots. Here are some pictures of today's group work.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday October 15th - Introduction to Macro to Micro
Today we started our New Unit- Macro to Micro.
The learning goals were:
1. Identify and list physical characteristics of organisms.
2. Understand how organisms earn there scientific name.
Students constructed a working definition of physical characteristics/traits. From this they practiced identifying traits of common flowers and animals.
The learning goals were:
1. Identify and list physical characteristics of organisms.
2. Understand how organisms earn there scientific name.
Students constructed a working definition of physical characteristics/traits. From this they practiced identifying traits of common flowers and animals.
Here is the link to today's reading - Macro to Micro Lesson 1.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Friday October 12th - Work for the Day
Good morning my fine students,
I am away at the ACTEM Conference presenting on the work I have done on Blogging, ShowMe videos, ScreenFlow, and "Flipping" of the classroom. I trust you will be on your best behavior for Mr. Greg and Mr. Poloquin.
Today you will continue your work on the the end of unit Final Ecology Assessment (Letter).
Remember you can click on the above link and choose one of the three tasks that are listed.
Many of you have already started this but I know you are at different places in completion.
Use the provided letter formats that I handed out either editorial or friendly letter as a guide. There are more at the front of the room clipped to the whiteboard if you need them.
You can use the following links for invasive insects and plants to provide detailed support and information in your body paragraphs. I was also able to get the pdf of the talk Ember gave which is also linked below.
Emerald Ash Borer
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Link to Ember's Talk PowerPoint.
Asiatic Bittersweet
http://umaine.edu/
I am away at the ACTEM Conference presenting on the work I have done on Blogging, ShowMe videos, ScreenFlow, and "Flipping" of the classroom. I trust you will be on your best behavior for Mr. Greg and Mr. Poloquin.
Today you will continue your work on the the end of unit Final Ecology Assessment (Letter).
Remember you can click on the above link and choose one of the three tasks that are listed.
Many of you have already started this but I know you are at different places in completion.
Use the provided letter formats that I handed out either editorial or friendly letter as a guide. There are more at the front of the room clipped to the whiteboard if you need them.
You can use the following links for invasive insects and plants to provide detailed support and information in your body paragraphs. I was also able to get the pdf of the talk Ember gave which is also linked below.
Emerald Ash Borer
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Link to Ember's Talk PowerPoint.
Honeysuckles
Japanese Knotweed
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Mile-a-Minute Weed
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Japanese Barberry
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Multiflora Rose
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Common Buckthorn
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
When you think you are done please do the following:
1. Check your work against the letter format sheet.
2. Check your content against the product descriptor.
3. Check your work for punctuation, spelling and capitalization.
4. Ask Mr. Greg or Mr. Poloquin the give your letter an edit and supply their ideas to make it better.
When all of the following have been accomplished then you may print it to the computer lab.
Once all of this is done you may read the following pages 8-11 in the Macro to Micro Book to preview our next Unit on Classification of Species.
Have a nice weekend!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Friday October 5th
Today in class we introduced the Final Ecology Assessment (Letter).
Students are to go to the following link and choose one of the three tasks that are listed.
Use the provided letter formats either editorial or friendly letter as a guide.
You can use the following links for invasive insects to provide further information:
Emerald Ash Borer
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Here is the link to Ember's Talk PowerPoint.
The letters will be due Wednesday the 10th of October.
Students are to go to the following link and choose one of the three tasks that are listed.
Use the provided letter formats either editorial or friendly letter as a guide.
You can use the following links for invasive insects to provide further information:
Emerald Ash Borer
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Here is the link to Ember's Talk PowerPoint.
The letters will be due Wednesday the 10th of October.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Thursday October 4th
Sorry field trip is canceled due to rain!
Please read on of the following articles published recently that relate to our study of lake ecosystems.
Protection of Maine Trout from the Portland Press Herald and from the Sun Journal an article on Algae Blamed for Fish Kill.
After reading the articles you can then write a response or reaction to it. Do you agree or disagree and why?
Please read on of the following articles published recently that relate to our study of lake ecosystems.
Protection of Maine Trout from the Portland Press Herald and from the Sun Journal an article on Algae Blamed for Fish Kill.
After reading the articles you can then write a response or reaction to it. Do you agree or disagree and why?
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Tuesday/ Wednesday October 2nd and 3rd
We had our first assessment on Tuesday October 2nd!
I will get those back to you as soon as I get them corrected.
Wednesday we are preparing for our Field Trip to the Spear Farm Estuary which will occur on Thursday. Please use the following links to acquaint yourself with the invasive plants that we will find at the Spear Farm Estuary Preserve. When viewing the links please fill out the following worksheet.
Asiatic Bittersweet
http://umaine.edu/
I will get those back to you as soon as I get them corrected.
Wednesday we are preparing for our Field Trip to the Spear Farm Estuary which will occur on Thursday. Please use the following links to acquaint yourself with the invasive plants that we will find at the Spear Farm Estuary Preserve. When viewing the links please fill out the following worksheet.
Honeysuckles
Japanese Knotweed
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Mile-a-Minute Weed
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Japanese Barberry
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Multiflora Rose
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Common Buckthorn
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
http://umaine.edu/
Monday, October 1, 2012
Monday October 1st
Students worked on the citations in their Invasive Species Projects today.
In addition I handed out a Practice Quiz to the students to complete. We went over this in class and I fielded any additional questions on the Study Guide. Students should complete a final 10-15 minute review tonight.
Here are some links to some Ecology Games to help you study.
Consumer, Producer & Decomposer Identification
Food Chain/Web Game
Another Food Chain/Web Game
Yet another Food Chain/Web Game!
Invasive Species Projects have been moved to a Due Date of Wednesday October 3rd!
In addition I handed out a Practice Quiz to the students to complete. We went over this in class and I fielded any additional questions on the Study Guide. Students should complete a final 10-15 minute review tonight.
Here are some links to some Ecology Games to help you study.
Consumer, Producer & Decomposer Identification
Food Chain/Web Game
Another Food Chain/Web Game
Yet another Food Chain/Web Game!
Invasive Species Projects have been moved to a Due Date of Wednesday October 3rd!
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