WOWbug questions

Just in case you missed the focus....

Copy the following questions and answer using pages 24-25.

1. What is an entomologist?
2. How did this bug get its nickname?
3. How did Dr. Matthews first find the WOWbugs?
4. What did the WOWbugs do that made him angry?
5. What behaviors of the WOWbug make them great for the science room?

Earthworm lab

Here is the start of your lab report for tomorrow's lab. this will be a test grade. It is your responsibilty to write out GOOD procedures. The lab is not in the textbook.

Problem: Does caffeine have an affect on an earthworm’s behavior?

Hypothesis: (Answer the problem)

Materials:

• One earthworm
• 3 Petri dishes
• cup of water
• cup of caffeinated solution
• graduated cylinder

Procedures (You must write your own. Think about how you would test your hypothesis)

Blackworms and WOWbugs

I have not been able to post daily updates. Been having some computer problems but I think it is all ok now.

This week we have been observing live organisms: blackworms and WOWbugs. Notes were taken on the balckworm and compared to an earthworm. Then we observed behaviors of the WOWbug using the camera and video micrscope. In class you sketched a WOWbug.

HW: Complete Inq 2.3 Student Sheet. Be sure your drawing is done correctly w/ 5 structures labeled (use pg 25 for help). The readings in your text book will help with the reflection questions.

Also finish writing lab procedures for tomorrow's lab.

Space Day 2010

We took a break from organisms today to celebrate space. The eighth grade science classes were visited by Lockheed Martin. Hopefully you learrned about the different careers available in the field of space and technology. We even had a chance to investigate the forces that work against a helicopter. To learn more about Space Day visit http://www.spaceday.org/

The microscope quiz has been pushed back to Monday. Use the weekend to review your vocabulary. I am also collecting Student Sheet 3.1 (Blackworm lab) on Monday. Use pages 34-38 in the textbook to help you answer the questions.

Birthday Boy!

Tank is 11 years old today. He will be enjoying a doggie ice cream treat to celebrate. Can you believe he fit in my hand when he was born?

Getting back to business

Testing is over and our schedule is still wacky from 6th grade testing but we are moving ahead. Today we looked at organisms under the microscope. We also sowed our fast plant seeds. Tomorrow groups who did not sow fast plant seeds will.

HW tonight! Complete crossword vocab puzzle. Test Friday on microscope parts.

Also, don't forget to get project info sheet signed.

Using Microscopes

We started on our last unit for the school year-- Organisms! To get us prepared we reveiwed the parts of the microscope. QUIZ FRIDAY ON MICROSCOPE PARTS!

Homework tonight! Read Microscope Pioneers pgs 26-27 and complete organizer. Forgot your book? Use the slideshow below to complete the worksheet. What? You lost the worksheet. See Class Info for link.

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Microscope Pioneers on Prezi