Hi everyone!
Today we began our studies in the Wetlands Unit for Science!
We learned about the importance of adaptations for each living being's survival in their own environment, and how different environments might call for a different set of adaptations. We even did a fun experiment in class where we were tasked with filling out a questionnaire WITHOUT the use of some of our very important human adaptations. Some of us could not use our eyes, or our thumbs, or our arms, or even out mouths! We quickly discovered how important adaptations can be for us to live happily and successfully.
Here are some videos about the adaptations of a Peppered Moth, as well as how some creatures change over time to meet the needs of their evolving environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDSFlRunlrU
Types of Wetlands:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WlmGyN9VXs
We'll keep learning about wetlands as the year comes to a close, and will have a field trip to Weaselhead Park on May 7th (forms to come home soon) to explore some more about these amazing ecosystems!
KIDS- Tell your parents about your super creature that you designed today with all the adaptations you think would be super important!
ALSO- IMPORTANT INFORMATION- WE WILL BE HAVING A CHEMISTRY TEST ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!!!! STUDENTS HAVE ALL REVIEWED CONCEPTS AND HAVE A VOCABULARY LIST THEY ARE HIGHLY, HIGHLY, ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FROM OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
HERE IS A LINK THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH ANY ADDITIONAL REVIEW: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/changes-of-matter.htm
Today we began our studies in the Wetlands Unit for Science!
We learned about the importance of adaptations for each living being's survival in their own environment, and how different environments might call for a different set of adaptations. We even did a fun experiment in class where we were tasked with filling out a questionnaire WITHOUT the use of some of our very important human adaptations. Some of us could not use our eyes, or our thumbs, or our arms, or even out mouths! We quickly discovered how important adaptations can be for us to live happily and successfully.
Here are some videos about the adaptations of a Peppered Moth, as well as how some creatures change over time to meet the needs of their evolving environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDSFlRunlrU
Types of Wetlands:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WlmGyN9VXs
We'll keep learning about wetlands as the year comes to a close, and will have a field trip to Weaselhead Park on May 7th (forms to come home soon) to explore some more about these amazing ecosystems!
KIDS- Tell your parents about your super creature that you designed today with all the adaptations you think would be super important!
ALSO- IMPORTANT INFORMATION- WE WILL BE HAVING A CHEMISTRY TEST ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!!!! STUDENTS HAVE ALL REVIEWED CONCEPTS AND HAVE A VOCABULARY LIST THEY ARE HIGHLY, HIGHLY, ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FROM OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
HERE IS A LINK THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH ANY ADDITIONAL REVIEW: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/changes-of-matter.htm
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