Students made a list of words associated with the class title. Then used the list as inspiration for a poster.
2023-24 Borax Crystals
2/8/23 Plant Science
2023 Duct Tape Challenge a.k.a. exploring the scientific method
2/6/23 Plant Science
Today we weeded the first raised bed. We also cleared out a second bed and back filled it with Wallace Farms top soil and compost. Once the danger of frost is over we will transplant outside.
1/27/23
2023 First Vermicompost Harvest in Plant Science
Vermi = worm so vermicompost is warm castings (poo)
Students summarized the lesson with pictures
Bottle Rocket Testing
We checked out worm bins and deadheaded the mums.
Pictures are intentionally blurry.
Here is the garden as of 10/21. We have some mums, broccoli, and red lettuce.
10/11 Plant Science next project is worm composting!
10/10 Science Olympiad
We had our first meeting on 10/10. Students picked events they were interested in and will review them with their parents to narrow down to 1-2 events.
10/10 Plant Science
Out seedlings did not make it outside, They were transplanted a few days before Hurricane Ian. It is also possible a rabbit may have had salad. We will shift toward fall flowers.
Students have also completed a "Plan a Garden" project. We will discuss these in class.
10/10 Earth Science
Earth Science has completed a presentations on their sister countries and minerals that are found there.
Plant Science
Vegetables planted 9/07
Sprouted seeds on 9/12
Romain stem placed in water on 9/07 has new leaf
Week of 9/6 Students practiced measuring with graduated cylinders and pipettes.
Week of 9/6 students explored a NC Road map.
Week of 9/6 students applied the concepts of a topographic map and developed their own maps based on a salt dough mountain.