Our 1st grade scientists have been so fortunate to have different guest speakers teaching them about living things. Last week, we had Cassie Irish (Mrs. Irish's daughter), a 6th grade student to share with us her living things PowerPoint slideshow. She creatively put together a series of slides including facts, diagrams and photos and questions to engage our little scientists in learning about "what living things are" and "what living things need to survive?" Our scientists were eager to participate in her question-and-answer section.
Yesterday, we had another guest speaker visit. Mrs. Carey Johnson, our high school science teacher came and gave a special presentation about desert and camels. We learned that camels are able to live in a desert for many reasons - mainly because of their physical features and body structures.
"I learned that camels have 2 sets of eyelashes that protect their eyes from sand and strong sun" - Yaseen
"I learned that camels have a leathery patch on each knee so that they can kneel and rest on the sand without burning their skin. " - Tina
"I learned that the hump is not filled with water, but body fat" - Pelle
Today in your child's green folder you will find a camel diagram sheet with different labels of their special features. Let your child teach you what they know about camels. Feel free to have them color. It is for you to keep!
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