Last week, we continued our study of animal adaptations by completing a hands-on, inquiry-based lab aptly titled "Picky Eaters." The students explored how different tools such as clothespins and tongs (which represented birds' beaks) could pick up different food items representing a wild bird's diet (the gummy worm was standing in for the real deal). By the end of the session, they realized that certain beaks are adapted to be able to eat specific types of food, and this helps birds survive by reducing competition for food between species.
This week students are starting a short research project. They have chosen an animal and will research the adaptations it has in its current biome. Then they get to use their imaginations and move the animal to a completely new environment. Using details from animals that currently live in the new biome, they will describe what adaptations might develop in their animal after the move. I can't wait to see all of their wonderful ideas!
I also wanted to let you know that the students will have a brief science quiz (the same length as the last one) next Wednesday, November 19. It will be about information in Chapter 2 of the science textbook. The students should be able to recall information about the 11 biomes, and they should also know key vocabulary words about adaptations.
I look forward to meeting with you and your child at the goal-setting conferences next week!
This week students are starting a short research project. They have chosen an animal and will research the adaptations it has in its current biome. Then they get to use their imaginations and move the animal to a completely new environment. Using details from animals that currently live in the new biome, they will describe what adaptations might develop in their animal after the move. I can't wait to see all of their wonderful ideas!
I also wanted to let you know that the students will have a brief science quiz (the same length as the last one) next Wednesday, November 19. It will be about information in Chapter 2 of the science textbook. The students should be able to recall information about the 11 biomes, and they should also know key vocabulary words about adaptations.
I look forward to meeting with you and your child at the goal-setting conferences next week!