2/6  Ms. Pratt presented a program on bullying for all classes.  Tuesday students learned the parts and operation of a microscope to be tested on Wednesday.  Then during lab students will observe, draw and label a variety of specimens(salt, sugar, threads, hair, elodea, onion, to name a few) as they becomeproficient at using a microscope under low and high power.  They willobserve, compare and contrast plant and animal cells.

1/30  Report Cards went home today!  Parent Conference letters were sent home with report cards and also with students last week.  Please return.

         Emerald scientists are investigating the parts of the plant and animal cell. Students went on a "microscopic mission" today and watched the Bill Nye DVD on Cells.  They will create cell models out of recyclable materials and label the parts.  Students also will explore the events leading up to the development of the cell theory.  They will learn the parts and proper operation of a microscope.  There will be an online assessment on Friday.