We have new living organisms in our classroom! Welcome: BESS BEETLES!
We are currently studying Life Structures in our most recent science unit. Students work with living organisms to explore different functions: growth, survival, and reproduction. Students have been comparing the properties of seeds and fruits, germinate seeds, and grow plants hydroponically to observe plant life cycle. They have maintained crayfish and now Bess beetles, and will observe and compare their structures and behaviors. Students were introduced to the Bess beetles this week during the first investigation. They noted their observations and gently handled their new beetle-friends. I too conquered my fear of the patent-leather-looking beetles!
We are currently studying Life Structures in our most recent science unit. Students work with living organisms to explore different functions: growth, survival, and reproduction. Students have been comparing the properties of seeds and fruits, germinate seeds, and grow plants hydroponically to observe plant life cycle. They have maintained crayfish and now Bess beetles, and will observe and compare their structures and behaviors. Students were introduced to the Bess beetles this week during the first investigation. They noted their observations and gently handled their new beetle-friends. I too conquered my fear of the patent-leather-looking beetles!
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