October 28, 2013
That time of year when leaves change colors, temperatures cool down, breezes pick up, the sun rises later and the sun sets earlier. It feels like shorter days. My memories of Halloween are about always wishing for a store bought costume but having to make my own costume, a party or carnival at school, waiting for the sun to set so we could go out, lighting the Jack O Lantern, having to eat dinner before heading out, collecting candy from neighbors I knew, and carrying around my pillowcase with enough candy to get me to Christmas. Simple times. Only kids dressed up in "kid friendly" costumes. Parents gathered on front porches and lawns to visit and catch up. This is my first year not to have a child young enough to go Trick or Treating. But, our traditions will still continue. We will set up the outdoor movie, pass out candy, ooh and aah over the costumes, and gather outside to say hello to our friends and neighbors. I hope your Halloween brings your family sweet memories! Happy Halloween!
yours in science,
Mrs. Biggs
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Trivia Questions
October 21, 2013
Do toenails continue to grow on someone who has died?
In the olden days, did they smash up a worm, a spider, or a cockroach and put it on a tooth that was hurting?
How many pints of blood is in an average human body?
Who has more bones...a teenager, an adult, or a baby?
Do you know the answers?
Bonus points for students who bring in names of food that contain calcium but not including: milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream Due on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 beginning of class.
Here are the answers:
No
spiders
8
a baby
Enjoy your children!
Yours in science,
Mrs. Biggs
Do toenails continue to grow on someone who has died?
In the olden days, did they smash up a worm, a spider, or a cockroach and put it on a tooth that was hurting?
How many pints of blood is in an average human body?
Who has more bones...a teenager, an adult, or a baby?
Do you know the answers?
Bonus points for students who bring in names of food that contain calcium but not including: milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream Due on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 beginning of class.
Here are the answers:
No
spiders
8
a baby
Enjoy your children!
Yours in science,
Mrs. Biggs
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
We are beginning this quarter with Human Body. I have posted a few supplies on my wish list that I need donated. I would be grateful if you could donate anything on the list. The supplies will go towards a couple of small projects students will be working on in class.
Thanks in advance for your donations!
Mrs. Biggs
We are beginning this quarter with Human Body. I have posted a few supplies on my wish list that I need donated. I would be grateful if you could donate anything on the list. The supplies will go towards a couple of small projects students will be working on in class.
Thanks in advance for your donations!
Mrs. Biggs
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Who Said That?
October 3, 2013
Happy Birthday to me! If today was my 29th birthday it would actually mean I've finished 29 years and today is the first day of my 30th year. I always find that interesting.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
An old but GREAT saying that goes right along with RECYCLING:
"Use it up...Wear it out...Make it do...Or do without"
Happy Birthday to me! If today was my 29th birthday it would actually mean I've finished 29 years and today is the first day of my 30th year. I always find that interesting.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
An old but GREAT saying that goes right along with RECYCLING:
"Use it up...Wear it out...Make it do...Or do without"
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
More Wrong Than Right
October 2, 2013
Scientists often get more wrong than right when experimenting, but that is where so much learning and growth takes place. We all want to be successful! Scientists have to be willing to follow the rules but also be willing to learn from their mistakes. How long have scientists been searching for a cure to cancer? They learn from every experiment, every test, every trial...day after day, week after week, year after year. Our young scientists in 5th and 6th grade had awesome experiments that they shared! Thank you for supporting their efforts at home! It is a valuable experience to have experiments not turn out the way we hoped/expected/planned/hypothesized. Thank you for helping them think outside the box and ask why not? What could I have done differently? How were my procedures? What other question should I be asking? Looking forward to 2nd Quarter Science! Human Body, Cells, Solar System.
Be safe out there!
Yours in science,
Mrs. Biggs
Scientists often get more wrong than right when experimenting, but that is where so much learning and growth takes place. We all want to be successful! Scientists have to be willing to follow the rules but also be willing to learn from their mistakes. How long have scientists been searching for a cure to cancer? They learn from every experiment, every test, every trial...day after day, week after week, year after year. Our young scientists in 5th and 6th grade had awesome experiments that they shared! Thank you for supporting their efforts at home! It is a valuable experience to have experiments not turn out the way we hoped/expected/planned/hypothesized. Thank you for helping them think outside the box and ask why not? What could I have done differently? How were my procedures? What other question should I be asking? Looking forward to 2nd Quarter Science! Human Body, Cells, Solar System.
Be safe out there!
Yours in science,
Mrs. Biggs
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