Aquariums!!!

Science Reflection

Today was a great start to science! We covered lots of material in a short period of time. This trimester environments will be our general focus. To start, we will be observing 2 different aquatic environments. Right now each table group in our classroom is in charge of managing a fresh water aquarium. We will track factual information in an Aquarium Log at each table group. This includes feeding, measuring water temperature, checking the water level and watching fish behavior. It will be a big challenge for all students to keep our little goldfish healthy. There have already been some predictions that our tanks are going to get pretty dirty in a hurry.

We started work in our Science Journals by making observations. We discussed the difference between "fact and opinion." Below is an example that I created. I used a diagram to create more meaning for the parts of the environmental system. We learned that these are called environmental factors. Some examples we listed are the tank container, water, temperature of water, goldfish, etc...

Take some time now to watch the short video I took in class yesterday to respond in your Reflection Journal. Don't forget to update your Table of Contents, page # and date. This will give you time to remap your thinking and to make your connections stronger. ZZZZZ! Get the electricity flowing. Get smarter now!