What observations did you make today of your larvae?
Thursday, September 25, 2014
More on Painted Lady Larvae
Click here to read more about the Painted Lady
In the comments, tell me what you learned about the larvae we are studying?
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Wheat Seeds Day 8
Amazing observations today scientists! Were you surprised by the appearance of the plants grown in the dark? What do you predict you will observe on Monday?
Raffle Winners
Congratulations to this week's raffle winners!!! Thanks to all 53 of you for making SCIENCE ROCK everyday! I am the luckiest teacher in the world!!!
Drew
Nicole
Deeksha
Sanjana
Sadhita
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Bill Nye: Plants
Just in case you need to watch the video again...here it is! Don't forget to write your summary!!
Ecology Video Questions
1. Why is the oak forest ecosystem considered an inverted pyramid?
2. What are the factors that can impact an ecosystem?
3. What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?
4. What shapes an ecosystem?
5. What can you do to help preserve our biosphere?
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
California Drought Evidence
These are some pictures pictures I took today of upper lake where highway 101 meets highway 20. Do some research of your own to tell me why these pictures are so dramatic. And, yes, that is a dock in several of the pictures. What are you doing to conserve water today?
Biotic and Abiotic Factors... 7th\8th
Name as many biotic and abiotic factors as you can pictured here. How do they all work together in this environment? How are they affected by each other? Hint...read chapter 3.1.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Amazing Science Cat
Wouldn't he be a great addition to our class pet collection? :)
http://discovermagazine.com/galleries/2014/julaug/cats
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Fort Bragg...6th grade
I stopped at this vista point north of Fort Bragg today to have a picnic. As I was enjoying my sandwich, I thought about what story of weathering and erosion this coast line must have. Based upon what you have learned so far, theorize your own story for what is pictured below.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Wheat Seed Investigation
What do you predict will be the difference you observe between your plants grown in the light and those grown in the dark?
Raffle Winners
Congratulations to this week's raffle winners!!! Come pick up your prize on Tuesday :)
Nolan
Sanjana
Allen
Kristin
Tanner
Thursday, September 11, 2014
pH Lab
What is the difference between an acid and a base? How did they react differently to the red and blue litmus paper? What can be concluded about the varied results of the saliva tested with litmus paper?
Last Day of Red Worms
How did your red worm habitats change over the course of these last few weeks? What can you conclude about the role of red worms in our ecosystem? If we used the soil from our jars in a garden, what would you predict would be the results of plants grown there?
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Sand...close up!
How did your description of each type of sand change when you were able to view it with the dissecting microscope?
Flat Stanley Visitors
Thanks Ariana and Anica for sharing your Flat Stanley visitors with us today. I hope they had a great time and have a fantastic adventure to share with everyone when they get home...
Graham Crackers vs Vanilla Wafers
What were you able to conclude about sugar content from today's experiment?
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Temperature and Enzymes Lab
"Love that tasty liver"
In our liver and hydrogen peroxide lab, how did temperature affect the rate of the reaction?
Weathering Investigation
Very loud, amazing work today making your homemade sand! What similarities and differences did you notice between the beach sand and your homemade granite sand?
Monday, September 8, 2014
Welcome Roger!!!
What should we feed Roger? Why is humidity important? What happened to the spikes on the iguana in the video?
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