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Hi Intermediates NO! Junior 3/4's!!!
How did that happen? First you were Intermediates and now you're 3/4's! You're growing up so fast! I can't wait to see you all again. Last year was so much fun, and this year will be, too. Remember how we studied habitats and the 5 things an organism needs in their habitat? This year we'll figure out how these organisms get what they need and why organisms only live in certain habitats, but not others, as we explore our unit on Biodiversity and Interdependence. Big words, I know. See if you can figure out what they mean before I see you (or don't, and just enjoy the last few days of summer vacation). Either way, we'll be investigating this topic in detail for our first unit.
Normally, this means LOTS of outside time this fall together with your classmates. But, our 'new' normal means we have to 'adapt.' Fortunately, humans have one 'physical' characteristic (our brains) that help us make 'behavioral' changes to adapt to new situations! That's what makes human so able to live in so many different types of ecosystems - unlike the polar bear we talked about last year. So, instead of exploring biodiversity together in the school's different ecosystems, you'll be venturing outside on your own to regularly study your closest ecosystem (your backyard, a park - whatever you can visit on a regular basis with your parents' permission.) We'll be learning how to record our observations with an app called iNaturalist that you hopefully can add to your iPad, tablet or phone.
Science meets 'asynchronously' or digitally on Tuesdays and 'synchronously' (or live) for 50 minutes each Thursday. I know I am going to have to use my brain a lot this semester to adapt and learn to remote teach, but I'm up for the challenge! I know it will be challenging for you, too, so I've put in place Wayfinding documents and video tutorials to help. Also, I'll be having optional office hours for questions and concerns.
'See' you soon! Maggie
How did that happen? First you were Intermediates and now you're 3/4's! You're growing up so fast! I can't wait to see you all again. Last year was so much fun, and this year will be, too. Remember how we studied habitats and the 5 things an organism needs in their habitat? This year we'll figure out how these organisms get what they need and why organisms only live in certain habitats, but not others, as we explore our unit on Biodiversity and Interdependence. Big words, I know. See if you can figure out what they mean before I see you (or don't, and just enjoy the last few days of summer vacation). Either way, we'll be investigating this topic in detail for our first unit.
Normally, this means LOTS of outside time this fall together with your classmates. But, our 'new' normal means we have to 'adapt.' Fortunately, humans have one 'physical' characteristic (our brains) that help us make 'behavioral' changes to adapt to new situations! That's what makes human so able to live in so many different types of ecosystems - unlike the polar bear we talked about last year. So, instead of exploring biodiversity together in the school's different ecosystems, you'll be venturing outside on your own to regularly study your closest ecosystem (your backyard, a park - whatever you can visit on a regular basis with your parents' permission.) We'll be learning how to record our observations with an app called iNaturalist that you hopefully can add to your iPad, tablet or phone.
Science meets 'asynchronously' or digitally on Tuesdays and 'synchronously' (or live) for 50 minutes each Thursday. I know I am going to have to use my brain a lot this semester to adapt and learn to remote teach, but I'm up for the challenge! I know it will be challenging for you, too, so I've put in place Wayfinding documents and video tutorials to help. Also, I'll be having optional office hours for questions and concerns.
'See' you soon! Maggie