Observing Next Stage

Observing our pupas that have changed to adult ladybugs...

How many spots can you count?

Observing Ladybugs

Observing the new stage of some of our former larva ladybugs. They're changing into pupas.

Can you name the stages of the life cycle of a ladybug?

Observing Lima Beans

Observing last week's lima beans...What observations did you record in your science journal?

Inside a Seed

Observing lima beans...

Searching for embryo (baby plant)...

Why do you think there is so much food inside a seed for such a tiny plant?

Mystery Beads

Revisiting the Sun

Today, we revisited the benefits and harmful effects of the Sun.

Do you agree with this chart? What would you change?

Reading in Science

Today's read aloud included the book The Housefly, written by Peter Garland.

Do you know the life cycle of a housefly?

Tinkering with Birdhouses

Working with our partners to build on our designed birdhouse.

What have you tinkered with lately?

Science Performance Task

What Animals Need

Drew a picture of me and three things that I need to survive. Next, explained what I need to live and grow.

Then, drew a picture of an animal and three things it will need to survive. Also, I explained what an animal will need to live and grow.

Can you list at least three things an animal needs to survive?

Basic Needs of Pets

Today, we discussed the basic needs of pets.

What does your pet need to survive?

Observing the Night Sky

Yesterday, the teacher asked, "What do you know about stars?" Next, we created a K-W-L chart about stars. Then, we went home to observe the night sky and recorded our observations in our science journals.

Today, we read aloud Our Stars written and illustrated by Anne Rockwell. We liked this non-fiction book a lot!

What do you see when you look up in the sky at night?

What animals would you see?

We reviewed that a habitat is a place where plants and animals live. We then worked in groups and listed what animals can be found in our backyard at home, around our school and at the beach.

Group 1 - Animals in my backyard: dogs, snakes, lizards, cats, birds, chickens.
Group 2 - Animals around my school: squirrels, snakes, birds, worms, ants.
Group 3 - Animals at the beach: crabs, starfisch, seahorse, fish, stingray, whales, sharks.
Group 4 - Animals at the beach: catfish, starfish, sharks, crabs, birds, fish.

During our closing, a discussion ensued regarding what animals would be found at a beach. Some felt a whale would not be found on a beach. Reasons were given as to why. In the end, it was agreed that a beach is the place where the sea meets the land. This was followed by a short video clip to reinforce the definition of beach.

Can you list any animals that you would find at the beach?