4th Grade is doing a research project on a dinosaur of each student's choosing. We are using the computers, internet, and library books to do our research. Each student will also be making a model of his/her dinosaur to share with the class after spring break.
5th grade just finished learning about the Solar System. We have been spending the past couple weeks talking about the Earth, its layers, as well as minerals that come from deep inside it. Last Friday we started a lab on growing crystals, so we are excited to see how those turn out!
6th grade is learning about three of the kingdoms--Bacteria, Fungi, and Protists. Last Thursday we swabbed various places around the school to see what kind of bacteria is growing, and to see if the hand-sanitizer we use is REALLY helping get rid of the bacteria! We will be finishing up these kingdoms before spring break so when the students get back, we can start discussing Animals and hopefully do a dissection!
7th and 8th grade have moved from Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes into the blueprint for all living things--DNA. Last Friday we spooled our own DNA using cheek cells and various chemicals. The students were very excited to see what we have been talking about for a few weeks! We will be finishing up DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis before spring break so we can move into Cell Division and Genetics.
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