10/20

Students did a fantastic job on their Cell Theory projects.  They truly have become experts in how the cell was first discovered.  This week, students have been exploring the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.  Not only are students reading and discussing these differences, they are using the microscopes to visualize the differences, themselves.  Next, students took a deeper look into the eukaryotic cell (i.e. plant cell, animal cell, etc.) and the organelles that enable them to work efficiently.

10/14

This past week, students have become experts in the Cell Theory, along with the various scientists who took part in creating the theory for us today. Students were placed into groups and asked to find answers to given questions on the Cell Theory and the scientists behind it.  Students are creating a presentation and an activity for their classes.  In the next few days, students will be presenting their work.  I am very eager to see the final products!

10/3

Throughout this week students have been taking their time getting used to the microscopes.  As these are tools that the young scientists will utilize throughout the year, I want to make sure everyone feels 100% comfortable.
Students took their first assessment in science on Thursday, Chapter 2 and Microscope Quiz.  I am very impressed with how the students were able to demonstrate their knowledge of living things a long with the microscope.
The students ended the week with an ungraded Cells Pre Test.  Our next unit is on cells, and students were able to take a glimpse into that they will be discovering throughout this unit.