Biodiversity

Dear Parents,

This week we'll dive into our first project of the year. Each student will choose one organism to look at more closely. The project outline (and rubric) are posted here and in the science section.

Regards,

Ms. Goegan

Starter Sites for Biodiversity Research:

http://www.discoverlife.org/nh/tx/

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/

http://www.kidsbiology.com/human_biology/index.php http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals

http://kids.yahoo.com/animals
www.biodiversity911.org    
www.hww.ca
http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/english/index.htm
http://www.globalissues.org/issue/169/biodiversity
http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=biodiversity#
http://www.countdown2010.net/biodiversity
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/biodiversity/index.cfm

Curriculum Links

Grade 6 is a big year for students. If you're interested in finding out more about the EQAO testing upcoming in May, try going to http://www.eqao.com/, where you'll find information about past tests and sample questions if you want to see how ready students are for success.

If you're interested in finding out more about curriculum in general, please go to http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/, which is the Ontario Elementary Curriculum site. The links there connect to all strands of the curriculum.

And, if you have specific questions, I'm always ready to answer them.

Upcoming in the classroom:

1. This Friday is Terry Fox Day. We'll have a morning assembly and an afternoon walk. Students who wish to bring in a donation for the Terry Fox Foundation are encouraged to do so and everyone is encouraged to dress in Red and White for our first Spirit Day.

2. On Monday, October 1, we'll welcome a scientist in the school to our classroom for a Classy Critters presentation, where students will get hands on experience with a variety of organisms.

Scientist Powerpoint

There are many kinds of Biologists. Pick one below:

Marine biologists

Botanists

Biochemists

Botanists

Microbiologists

Physiologists

Biophysicists

Ornithologists

Ichthyologists

Cnidariologists

Herpetologists

Mammalogists

Entomologists

Ecologists

Immunologist

Molecular Biologist

Histologist

Paleontologist

Parisitologist

Pathologist

Pharmacologist

Toxicologist

Geneticist

Evolutionary Biologist

Make a PowerPoint slide showing:

1. What this kind of scientist studies
2.  At least one picture relevant to your topic
3. One major scientist in the field, with details about their work in your own words, a date of birth and death (if applicable) and a photo of them.
4. Once you’ve done this research, make sure your slide is readable and visually pleasing.

***Add animations or special features only if you have time

September 11, 2012

Dear Parents,

Just a brief note to let you know that Mr. Pashko has moved on to another classroom that is a more manageable commute for him. We wish him success in future placements and hope to have another student teacher placed with us in the coming weeks.

Regards,

Lisa Goegan