What a busy week we had in science!
This was Microscope Week, starting with an introduction to microscope anatomy and ending with creating a wet mount slide to view.
Kids should have flash cards of parts and functions, which they hopefully are flipping through to learn. This week we will add more to the stack as we learn about processes cells undergo when taking in nutrients and getting rid of wastes.
We are starting our study of Cells In Action. This will cover the processes of diffusion and osmosis as well as endocytosis and exocytosis. We will continue to use flash cards to facilitate learning facts. We will also use diagramming with illustrations and we will build and/or use models of these processes as well.
For those who plan ahead, the test over Unit 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17.
Extra Credit Opportunity: You must sign up to participate in this extra credit opportunity. Keep reading for details. ** In order to participate, you must sign up and bring the needed item - on a first come, first served basis. Click here for the link to signupgenius.com where I've posted the details and the sign up list. (To find the sign up sheet, you need to know my email address which is mharris@wcsks.com and the password is Spartans. All sign ups are at the given link, so please do NOT email me to sign up.) Once the spots are filled, my need has been met and only those who are first to sign up can earn the points. (Don't worry! We will have more needs as the year progresses!)
