Life Sciences: Circulatory System
We have completed our Earth Science unit on severe weather systems and will now begin learning about the circulatory system, respiratory, and digestive systems. Our first activity was learning about what makes up blood. We made a model of blood using a water bottle and some simple ingredients:
Plasma - Water, yellow food coloring, and minerals (salt)
RBC's - red blood cells (cheerios and red food coloring)
WBC's - white blood cells (mini marshmallows)
Platelets - beads of different colors/shapes
Next, we watched amazingly accurate videos online and took Video Notes. Finally, the students completed an informational essay on the process and constitution of blood. Stay tuned for the posting of some of the essays. Our goal this semester was informational/explanatory writing and these were amazing!
Students as communicators
We were able to share our scientific models and knowledge with our 2nd grade buddies from Mrs. Kilby's room. This makes us stronger thinkers, communicators, and scientists!
We were able to share our scientific models and knowledge with our 2nd grade buddies from Mrs. Kilby's room. This makes us stronger thinkers, communicators, and scientists!
Common Core Science: Reading, Writing, Science, Doing!
Diamond Valley Lake
Metropolitan Water District Field Trip
What an awesome day of discovery and learning as we traveled to Hemet to learn about California's water supply! Diamond Valley Lake truly is a jewel for southern California! This lake is an outstanding feature which allows us to have a reserve of water in the event of a drought. We also learned that all of our local water is brought to us via aquaducts from Northern California, as well as from the Colorado River. Since Earth has only 1% fresh water, it is vital that today's students learn about water conservation for their future tomorrow!
What an awesome day of discovery and learning as we traveled to Hemet to learn about California's water supply! Diamond Valley Lake truly is a jewel for southern California! This lake is an outstanding feature which allows us to have a reserve of water in the event of a drought. We also learned that all of our local water is brought to us via aquaducts from Northern California, as well as from the Colorado River. Since Earth has only 1% fresh water, it is vital that today's students learn about water conservation for their future tomorrow!