Clam Models

Students observed and recorded data for their mealworms.
Students then received clam model sheets. They will be using color to identify the different parts of a mollusk, cut the pieces out and staple together to create a model of a clam. We are doing this together in class today and tomorrow.

Meal Worm Project

We corrected the Mollusk worksheet from yesterday.
Students then set up their Meal Worm Projects which they will be studying and recording data for the next several weeks.

Mollusks

I am not in class today, however I do know what students should be doing. Students need to read Chapter 2 section 1 and complete the worksheet on Mollusks.  Make sure to bring in tubs for tomorrow for the meal worm project.

Shell Classification

We were suppose to have started the Meal Worm Project today. However, students did not bring in tubs and I don't have enough. So....Hopefully students will have tubs by Friday so that we can start that project.
Today students were given a variety of shells. They needed to classify them into groups, explain why they put them in the groups they did, sketch them, explain how they think they move and how and what they eat.

Trout Tank Tests

Students took notes on the tests that they will be conducting on the tank water. Test include pH, ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels. Students then performed one of the tests on the tank.

Test

Students took the Test on Chapter 1.

Please bring in empty margarine, salsa, cottage cheese etc. containers!
Have a great long weekend! 

Review for Test

We reviewed for tomorrow's test. Make sure to study tonight!

Study guide for Test

Today student's answered questions on pages 35- 36. ALL questions need to be answered.

Worms

Students read worms pages 26-32 and completed worksheet. The worksheet needs to be completed for homework if not finished. As always, the text can be accessed on-line under Learning Links. AND worksheets can be accessed and printed if you need to.

Trout Life Cycle

Students are continuing work in their trout books. Todays information included the trout life cycle and sketching the trout at the different stages. The information assignment was to add color to the life cycle sheet

Trout Books

Students created Trout books today. They each got 10 sheets of blank paper, folded them in half, punched holes in them and used a pipe cleaner to bind them. On the cover needs to be the title, a picture and students name and period. We took notes in the book today on some trout facts.

And the Debate Begins!

Students are completely engaged in debating - classes have been very lively! Some excellent points/ideas have been made and shared.

Coral Reef Debate

Students continued to work on debates. Students will be debating tomorrow - so they need to fine tune their arguments tonight and be ready to start when they walk in the door.

Coral Reef Debate

Students were assigned Pro and Con roles for our debate on whether to ban diving on coral reefs. Once students were in their groups they chose a Team Captain and split into two groups: the arguers and the rebuttal group. Each of these groups chose a Team leader. The Team Captain created a google doc which they shared with their members. Students should add facts (and sources) to their docs.