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Friday, September 9, 2011

Hands on inquiry science

We observed, explored, created, and asked questions throughout the day today and continued our study of insects.  Our students practiced "traveling" and walked to Harrison Field to observe and look for ants as well as other insects.  We participated in a whole class game of "Fishy, Fishy, Cross my Sea" before setting out to explore the grounds.  While reading some books about ants, we were amazed at the similarities that ants and bees have and were quite surprised that ants can lift 20 times the weight of their body! 



 Later in the day we created more insects during math work places.  Using some imagination but knowing that insects have 3 body parts and six legs, we created our own insects.  Some friends also played bugs on board (similar to tic tac toe but using coordinates and insects!



We even had insect centers this afternoon.  All friends enjoyed, "ants on a log" and then explored with a variety of materials. Insect stamps, insect crayon rubbings, insect bingo, "how to draw" insects, 3-D insect observing, and reading insect books.  What an insect filled day!  INQUIRE with your child what they chose to do at centers, who they worked with, and what kind of insects they found in Harrison field.  If you're lucky, maybe they'll share their recipe for "ants on a log."