Science

What We Did Today 

In the beginning of class, we analyzed the structure of our textbook. We noticed that the publisher uses colored coded headings, bolds important terms and main ideas, uses pictures with captions, etc.  Students were then asked to take notes using the same color headings. This will be due on Thursday. After explaining the homework, students continued looking at eight different organisms using the micro-viewers. Students had to sketch what they saw and answer a variety of questions.

 

Homework 

• Color-coded from pages 16-22 are due on Thursday.
• Look over the "Egg-speriment" with your parents and start it!  Remember, you need eleven consecutive days so if you are going away for break you will need to start it when you get back home. We will be learning about how a cell membrane works and the egg will be our model. Students will first dissolve the shell in vinegar to expose the membrane. Then, they will soak the egg is a variety of liquids and observe how the egg changes as it takes in or loses water through the membrane. Students will keep a daily record of their observations and measurements for 11 consecutive days. A report will follow the data collection. Students were given a written description of the activity as well as a data sheet and measuring tapes.The tentative due date for the data collection and report is March 19th so plan accordingly. 

 

Discussion Starters

What does it mean to be alive?