Looking at Cells

Our science is moving into the basic understanding of cells.  Yesterday, students made wet-mount slides of a slice of onion and observed the cells under the microscopes.  Most were able to identify the nucleus after we stained the cells with iodine, and ALL could certainly see the cell walls.  This week in class we move into understanding the basics of what is inside a cell.

As for social studies, we have moved into the Egyptian culture.  Students will design an Egyptian city for their "pharaoh"  Ramses II.  They must use what they've learned about the culture, and their leader to incorporate these into their design.  Next week we will combine science and social studies and have kids begin the multi-month task of mummifying oranges and comparing/contrasting this method to real Egyptian mummification.