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Respiratory illnesses are among us and flu transmission is quite high at this time. We've noticed it in our school workshops with quite a lot of young scientists out sick. We hope everyone is feeling better soon! In the meantime, here's a quick germ review:
Ready...set...science!!! Our hands-on fifth grade science curriculum is full speed ahead! Aligned with the National Science Standards, our hands-on approach to presenting and exploring science creates a solid foundation for deep understanding of our topic. In preparation for the state science exam, we've engaged young scientists in a 10-week exploration of matter.
Viruses are tiny infectious germs that can only reproduce inside living cells. They infect humans, animals, and plants. Viruses are found in every ecosystem on Earth. Viruses are much smaller in size than the cells they infect.
This month, our preschool scientists at our in-school residencies are learning about the jobs scientists do. Using our previously learned observation skills, we explored authentic fossils then conducted an excavation of our very own. Young scientists excavated, and took home, authentic fossils for their collection. Our specimens were over 10,000 years old!
Rare science happened this weekend right here in Brooklyn! Did you get a chance to smell it?? A rare corpse flower bloomed this weekend for a very short time at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Without hesitation, Ms. Carmen and her nose were there to be a part of it!
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My son LOVES these classes, so informative, hands on and fun! Loading PurpleAir Widget...
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