Test Chapter 2

Yesterday students did all questions pages 75-76. Today they took the test.

Mealworm Graphs

Students finished observing the stages of their mealworms. Questions and graphs were completed in class and if not then needs to be finished for homework.
There will be a test on Thursday covering Chapter 2 in the Animal Book.

Insects and insecticides

Students wrote a letter expressing their views on the best methods to control their particular insect that they researched. Their letter, and all their research including citing sources was shared with me via google docs

Insects

Yesterday students read pages 62-67 and answered all questions on page 67 in their spiral.
Today students read pages 68-69 on Battling Pest Insects. Students then researched a pest insect that affects a crop(s) in Montana. Students must continue to research their insect and ways to fight it.

Butterfly Camo

We corrected yesterdays insect worksheet.
Students were then given a paper butterfly which they had to color to blend into the classroom.

Insects

Students finished their circle graph on insects.
Students then read pages 55-59 on Insects and completed the worksheet.

Echinoderm Quiz

Students took an echinoderm quiz today.
We then started on our insect unit. Students calculated the percentage of each insect species on page 56 and figured the degree for each one. We will use this information to create a circle graph on Monday.