In class we reviewed monocot and dicot plants as well as completed a reading on the Wisconsin Fast Plant (in Lesson #5). Today we created planters and planted the Wisconsin Fast Plant Seeds. These should sprout in 4 days!
We have a lot of "balls in the air right now." Here is a recap of why we are doing what we are doing:
1. Bean and Corn Plants -allow is to compare and contrast moncot and dicot plants.
2. Radish plants- will allow food for the Cabbage White Butterflies
3. Wisconsin Fast Plants - will allow us to track a plants life cycle and we will grow it from seed until it seeds.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tuesday November 13th
Today's Goals:
1. Be able learn the differences between monocot and dicot plants based on characteristics of seed, stem, roots and leaves.
2. Learn how to use the Gail Virtual Library - accessible through the HMS Library Site.
Notes for today's class can be accessed here.
The students were taught how to access the Gail Virtual Library to access research jounrals and books on line. Then the students learned about monocot and dicot plants. We took notes and then they applied the notes to the bean and corn seeds they grew in class.
Students need to read the following pages in the provided pdf from Lesson #5.
1. Be able learn the differences between monocot and dicot plants based on characteristics of seed, stem, roots and leaves.
2. Learn how to use the Gail Virtual Library - accessible through the HMS Library Site.
Notes for today's class can be accessed here.
The students were taught how to access the Gail Virtual Library to access research jounrals and books on line. Then the students learned about monocot and dicot plants. We took notes and then they applied the notes to the bean and corn seeds they grew in class.
Students need to read the following pages in the provided pdf from Lesson #5.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Wednesday Nov 7th
Today we are working through Lesson #4. The students created and sketched ponds. They will view these ponds over time to watch the reproduction of Lemna or duckweed, as well as the microscopic organisms that are living in this pond habitat.
The students were also exposed to the next major project, The Greatest Scientific Discovery. Click here for the link to the Project Page. Students should be coming up with areas of science they are interested in to focus on a major breakthrough or discovery. For example a student last year studied the M-11 hockey helmet. This breakthrough was to decrease the number of concussions. Students should think about and use the "Links" provided in the side bar of the sight to explore options.
The students were also exposed to the next major project, The Greatest Scientific Discovery. Click here for the link to the Project Page. Students should be coming up with areas of science they are interested in to focus on a major breakthrough or discovery. For example a student last year studied the M-11 hockey helmet. This breakthrough was to decrease the number of concussions. Students should think about and use the "Links" provided in the side bar of the sight to explore options.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday and Tuesday November 5th and 6th
Election Day!! Be sure to remind your parents to vote!
Yesterday we worked through the directions in Lesson 5 - Beginning the Cycle.
Students created growing systems for the radish seeds which the Cabbage White Butterflies will hatch and feed later on this Unit.
They also planted their bean and corn seeds. Students will watch and observe the germination of these seeds and learn about the differences between monocot and dicot plants. Click here for a comparison chart on monocot and dicot plants.
Today we will be finishing up the Black Worm Investigation and the students will be working through the Science Review.
Any questions not completed in class should be done for homework.
Yesterday we worked through the directions in Lesson 5 - Beginning the Cycle.
Students created growing systems for the radish seeds which the Cabbage White Butterflies will hatch and feed later on this Unit.
They also planted their bean and corn seeds. Students will watch and observe the germination of these seeds and learn about the differences between monocot and dicot plants. Click here for a comparison chart on monocot and dicot plants.
Today we will be finishing up the Black Worm Investigation and the students will be working through the Science Review.
Any questions not completed in class should be done for homework.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Thursday November 1st
I think it is kind of funny we are looking at black worms on Halloween.
This lesson focuses on 2 main goals:
1. What are the physical characteristics of black worm?
2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the black worm to Earthworm.
In class the students worked on the 3.1 Worksheet sketching the worm and answering questions around it movement and ability to regenerate. There was also a section asking them to use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two types of worms.
The readings for this Lesson can be found here- Lesson #3 Readings
Here are two great sites to get information on both organisms:
Black Worm (Lumbriculus variegatus)
Common Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris).
1. What are the physical characteristics of black worm?
2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the black worm to Earthworm.
In class the students worked on the 3.1 Worksheet sketching the worm and answering questions around it movement and ability to regenerate. There was also a section asking them to use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two types of worms.
The readings for this Lesson can be found here- Lesson #3 Readings
Here are two great sites to get information on both organisms:
Black Worm (Lumbriculus variegatus)
Common Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris).
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