Another big week for hands on science. Everyone returned Monday to find plants sprouting.
Students examined their plants and began recording data on growth. This was a great opportunity to practice measuring and recording. Take a look at everyone studying their plants.
To continue our understanding of plant growth, we studied lima bean seeds. Students recorded observations of the dried lima beans and then compared their findings to a soaked bean. After dissecting the soaked seeds, everyone was able to see the characteristics that most seeds share.
Students later had to thin out or transplant their fast plants to other planters. Many were hesitant about removing their tender young sprouts. Nevertheless, through thinning students will see how plants growing in uncrowded conditions will produce more as they compete less for resources.
Lastly, we've been working hard on publishing our personal narratives. Most of the class is finishing their typing and getting ready to print. If you get a chance, have your student practice their typing at home. Typing is an essential skill for 21st century learning and a great way to empower kids with technology. Here's an interesting article on the importance of typing speed and accuracy: http://elearningindustry.com/why-average-typing-speed-is-important
Three questions to ask your student:
1. When do we round a number up? Down?
2. Why is estimation useful?
3. If we are in the red zone, what can we do to get green?
-Mr. Bing
Three questions to ask your student:
1. When do we round a number up? Down?
2. Why is estimation useful?
3. If we are in the red zone, what can we do to get green?
-Mr. Bing