This week was busy.
Quizzes were passed back on Mon. and we talked about disproving theories using Redi's and Pasteur's experiments. A follow-up inquiry activity using "mystery boxes" gave hands on application to the scientific method. Once we could use our characteristics of life to determine what was truly living, we moved on to the needs of life.
There will be a quiz on the four basic needs of living things on Friday, Sept 12 for all classes.
Today we went outside to view the results of mentos and coke inserted into a volcano to represent the cooling earth. This served as a lead into Section 2. We also talked about homeostasis being important in maintaining a stable internal condition as a need of life.(It was very cool this morning.)
Homework: Read pages 25-27. Write out questions and answers on page 27. Study for quiz.