Insects

Today we started our FOSS kits and our new unit on insects. Each student received 3-4 mealworms to keep on their table area. We will be watching to see what changes occur over the next few months. (Don't tell them if you know what's going to happen.) We made lots of observations today and noticed our mealworms have segments, six legs, and either mouthparts or antennae. We learned that they need air, water, food, and space to live. Students will be documenting their observations in their science journals as we progress through this unit.

Sand Sculptures

Students made their own sand sculptures and learned about how to make the sand stick together with a matrix. Many of the students made volcanoes out of their sand. Others created animals such a a rabbit and a caterpillar. We also had a bowl, a stick, and others. This activity was from a lesson in the FOSS science kit.