Students are working on their project: Cells, Energy, and Caffeine's Effect on the Body.  They were given an Essential Question:  Do you think caffeine should be banned on school campus?  They are working to collect evidence about cells, energy, and how caffeine affects different body systems.  They will then present their evidence based decision in a format of their choice.  

We will then navigate body systems more in depth incorporating cells and energy into their learning.

Students will continue exploring cell organelles this week.  They will have an opportunity to use microscopes to view a variety of plant and animal cells.  Students will also complete an assessment that will measure their proficiency of understanding plant and animal cells.

 

We will begin to explore the role of photosynthesis in the cylcing of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

This week in science students are reviewing the Science and Engineering Process.  In addition we are studying Cells.  Students began an interactive plant and animal cell stations lab (ppt).  I anticipate that this will take a few class days to finish.  The tentative due date is Friday (depending on MAP testing and class schedule) Check in with your student this weekend to confirm the due date.