Science Fun

We have been immersing ourselves in science learning over the last few weeks! We have researched, read about, and even created our own habitats. We have observed organisms and their homes. We have compared habitats, plants, and animals. We have even had some volunteers and visitors in to help us. It has been a very busy, very high interest topic!


Observing Plants
Children got to work with parent volunteers observing plants that belong in our woodland and freshwater habitats. They looked closely at leaves, stems, colors, and compared the different kinds of plants. We learned that freshwater plants can have light or dark green leaves and that leaves can grow in groups or separately. We learned moss grows in damp places and has been around for a very long time. We learned that tree seedlings have roots that tangle in the soil and that their leaves are actually called needles.

Observing Organisms
Children worked, once again, with parent volunteers to observe organisms that belong in our woodland and freshwater habitats. We learned that snails are mollusks and have lungs for breathing! We learned that guppies are hardy and can live in lots of climates. We watched our pill bugs curl up in a ball to protect themselves. We even felt the millipedes tickly legs as it crawled on some of our hands. 

A Visit from Stony Brook
We had a great visit from a Stony Brook staff member. Ms. Marla came to teach us all about the habitats we can look forward to exploring on our May field trip to Stony Brook. She even brought along a visitor!

Read Alouds
We are so looking forward to an author visit from Melissa Stuart! We are getting ready by reading some of her books. They tie in perfectly with our science unit. If you haven't had a chance, check our her web site and her books!

Melissa Stuart

Beneath The Sun

No Monkey's No Chocolate

Hope you enjoyed learning more about our latest science unit!!