This week, we examined the fungi kingdom in more detail. We took a look at yeast cells under the microscope and conducted a "mushroom dissection," in which we were able to closely examine a mushroom's gill and hyphae from its stem. Students reviewed their protist and fungi notes on Tuesday, and we played our "tennis ball review game" on Thursday.
On Wednesday, we went to the career fair. Students had the opportunity to listen to many professionals discuss their careers. Overall, students found this to be a rewarding experience. We spent some time in class writing thank-you letters to the presenters that impacted students most.
Next week, we will finally step into the wonderful world of animals. We will begin our studies with invertebrates.
Today, the 7th Grade Project Challenge students went to Brookfield Zoo. They participated in a scavenger hunt (boys vs. girls, of course) that involved solving problems, taking pictures, and obtaining clues from zoo exhibits. We had a great time and walked a LOT (just ask the girls that decided to wear flip-flops). Amazingly, by the end of the day, both teams ended up with the same number of points! A special thanks is due to Mr. Little for joining us on our adventure!
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