Harrison November 13 - 15, 2013

This week we are doing lots of different things.
One class of 5th graders are studying the respiratory system and will begin moving into the circulatory system next week.These two systems work together to deliver oxygen to all of the cells in the body and take away the carbon dioxide.
4th grade is continuing to study the digestive system and 2 classes are demonstrating it. Catch the video  (when I finally figure out how to get it there--hehehehe).
3rd grade is finding out how to conserve our natural resources. We watched a video I borrowed from the Idaho Power lending library.
2nd grade is investigating the properties of liquids. Last week we created properties of solids.
1st grade is beginning to learn about seasons. We started with a video from Reading Rainbow Summer. It shows us properties of each of the seasons. Ask your student if winter looks and feels the same everywhere. Also ask them how cranberries are harvested. It is very interesting and different from the way we see crops harvested.

Friday I have a whole new set of classes and we will begin with scientific method and elephant toothpaste!

The week of Halloween....and.....

Everything seemed normal at Harrison....until.....Science class!

Fourth grade continued with the digestive system and finished the Magic School Bus  For Lunch video. Then they labeled and colored a diagram of the digestive system according to a code. What fun!!!!

3rd grade figured out what resources look like when they run out....sad!  But ask them about renewable and nonrenewable....hopefully they can tell you.

2nd grade this week got a special lesson with Oobleck. Fun!! Is it solid? Is it liquid?

1st grade is meeting OUCH and Liz Haugee from Idaho Power.

Kindergarten is getting to classify Halloween candy...then...EAT IT!!!!!! Bwaaahhhaaaa

I don't think I get to see 5th grade this week, what with the  Halloween  parade and parties. Be watching for you in the hallways!!

Be sure to check Harrison's tab for activities and pictures. and check the 'Links' tab for the Oobleck activity.

Can you find the frog!!???

Last week one of the kindergartners at Harrison brought in their pet frog. Boy was he cute! I love it when students share their 'science' with me! He was very excited to share his frog with his classmates and when I came in to do science he had to show me too! Thanks for sharing!

Science Expo

Sawtooth Elementary is having a science expo. You might want to check it out. Looks like a lot of fun!!!!

BICKEL!

Wow! Lots of stuff is going on at Bickel. We are  moving to new topics since we are familiar with the scientific method and the vocabulary that goes with it. YEAH! We are beginning to look at resources, matter, and one grade has a guest speaker who brought a friend to visit with us. Take a look at Bickel's page to see what is going on......

New topics!!! Yahooo!

This week Harrison students are moving to new topics since we can use and understand the steps of the scientific method! We are beginning matter, classifying, digestive system, and circulatory/respiratory systems. Be watching for new links on the 'Links' page and a few video links on the 'Video' page.

What have Bickel students been up to with baby diapers, pennies, cotton balls, cups, rainbows, and scientific method?