Thursday, November 29, 2012

Constructing Molecules

Eighth graders have been working on molecular models in the chemistry unit. Not too many atomic models escaped.
Which subatomic particle is involved in chemical bonding? Put your answer in a comment and gain a bonus point on your quiz Friday!






Sunday, November 11, 2012

Pond Ecosystem

All the fish from the courtyard pond have been caught and placed in a temporary home in Room 313. Many thanks to all the students who spent time fishing for them!




Thursday, November 8, 2012

Another Successful Rescue

An exciting day in the world of science! An unfortunate collision with the classroom window rendered a little gold finch temporarily stunned and bewildered. A quick rescue, some gentle care and warmth from the 6th graders, and the finch was released back into the wild. We'll see it again at the bird feeders this winter and include it in our Cornell Project FeederWatch Project.