I know this is a teaching blog, but I have exciting news about my lovely weekend.
First, week 21
Monday- Cell cycle and Mitosis
We covered cell cycle and went into the process of Mitosis (though not terribly in depth). We watched this video and though the kids didn't recognize the song so much, they enjoyed singing along. It's Mitosis
We also did a little activity with pipe cleaners to model the movement of chromosomes in Mitosis. Pipe Cleaner Mitosis
Tuesday-
We took a good 20 minutes drawing a plant and animal cell in our Science Journals, and labeling all of the organelles. Since we didn't get much time for the matching cards last week, I drug them out again and the kids had a second go at them. They did much better this time.
Wednesday and Thursday
My kids had these two days to make models of either a plant or animal cell. Their group got to choose which, but each had certain required organelles, everything had to be labeled, and they only had certain supplies (as I was financing this on my own). We used pipe cleaners, yarn, beads, buttons, play doh, those fuzzy craft balls (like pom poms), and foam balls (cut in half). Here's a few pictures:
Friday- Levels of Organization
We took some notes over cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms. It all seemed fuzzy to them until we did the activity.
We used graph paper to build an organ system. I'll have to edit this to upload a picture, as it's far easier and quicker than explaining.
And now for the fun!
I spent my weekend in Dallas (Irving, technically) at the DALLAS COMIC CON!
I've been wanting to go for ages. I missed going last Feb. and May, but I could finally afford the money and time this year.
I met a few friends up there since they moved to Dallas a few months back. I've known Brian since 10th grade, and his wife Karina since....when did the 2nd to last Harry Potter movie come out? Then.
I was ridiculously excited about this. A personal hero, the one and only Stephen Amell, was there. For those of you who don't know him, he plays Oliver Queen, aka the Arrow on the CW's show ARROW. Despite the thousands of people, and my ever-present social anxiety I waited in line for his autograph.
Look! There he is, in all of his glory. Well, maybe not all of it, but most of it!
And lookie!
His autograph! My first autograph. I still fluster at the thought. And this guy, let me tell you, he is amazing. Sincere, genuine, open, and plain happy to meet you. Nicest guy I've ever met.
Later that day, we had a photo-op with him.
He's so tall! Don't fuss at me like my mom did for not putting my arm around that gorgeous creature. You know I don't like touching strangers!
Sunday, I went back and got autographs from John Barrowman and David Ramsey
It was an amazing weekend. Best vacation ever. Surrounded by geeks and gorgeous men!
I'm totally done fangirling now. Promise.
Itty Bitty Felicity wishes you an excellent week
~Ms. Kat
First, week 21
Monday- Cell cycle and Mitosis
We covered cell cycle and went into the process of Mitosis (though not terribly in depth). We watched this video and though the kids didn't recognize the song so much, they enjoyed singing along. It's Mitosis
We also did a little activity with pipe cleaners to model the movement of chromosomes in Mitosis. Pipe Cleaner Mitosis
Tuesday-
We took a good 20 minutes drawing a plant and animal cell in our Science Journals, and labeling all of the organelles. Since we didn't get much time for the matching cards last week, I drug them out again and the kids had a second go at them. They did much better this time.
Wednesday and Thursday
My kids had these two days to make models of either a plant or animal cell. Their group got to choose which, but each had certain required organelles, everything had to be labeled, and they only had certain supplies (as I was financing this on my own). We used pipe cleaners, yarn, beads, buttons, play doh, those fuzzy craft balls (like pom poms), and foam balls (cut in half). Here's a few pictures:
Friday- Levels of Organization
We took some notes over cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms. It all seemed fuzzy to them until we did the activity.
We used graph paper to build an organ system. I'll have to edit this to upload a picture, as it's far easier and quicker than explaining.
And now for the fun!
I spent my weekend in Dallas (Irving, technically) at the DALLAS COMIC CON!
I've been wanting to go for ages. I missed going last Feb. and May, but I could finally afford the money and time this year.
I met a few friends up there since they moved to Dallas a few months back. I've known Brian since 10th grade, and his wife Karina since....when did the 2nd to last Harry Potter movie come out? Then.
I was ridiculously excited about this. A personal hero, the one and only Stephen Amell, was there. For those of you who don't know him, he plays Oliver Queen, aka the Arrow on the CW's show ARROW. Despite the thousands of people, and my ever-present social anxiety I waited in line for his autograph.
And lookie!
Later that day, we had a photo-op with him.
Sunday, I went back and got autographs from John Barrowman and David Ramsey
I'm totally done fangirling now. Promise.
Itty Bitty Felicity wishes you an excellent week
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