We start the year off with our studies of the Structures and Functions of Living Things! Some content we have covered so far includes:
Drawing scientific diagrams of plants. We were able to go outside one afternoon and just sit and observe the plants in our own backyard here at school. Drawings will be posted soon!
"Meet a Tree:" We worked with partners and small groups to "meet" a tree! This awesome activity included a balance of teamwork and cooperation as we led our classmates around with blindfolds to observe trees with our hands. Students had to observe the texture of the bark, the width of the trunk, and other distinguishing features. Then, their classmates led them away, took off the blindfold, and the student needed to find their way back to the tree!
Magic School Bus: How Plants Grow
We have read the amazing book "Giant Squid" by Candace Fleming (we have been so amazed by giant squid that we have become totally "immersed" in studying them!
COMING UP! Stay tuned...we may even have a temporary pet in our classroom!