Today we began taxonomy (classification of life). Students sorted a "cup of junk" based on certain characteristics their group agreed on. Above, several grotonsciencegeeks take on this task.Today we also talked about Cornell's annual Insectapalooza. You'll get extra credit if you go but remember you must have proof (like a picture). Directions and maps can be found here.
15 comments:
cool there doing insectapalooza again me and levi were the only ones that went last year
I know. I told the classes about the video you guys came back with.
thats cool sounds like your having a fun year so far
jessie looks funny lol :3
Greetings, Ocklor the Healer. I am Galadriel, the Elivish Enchantress of Aleria. You do great works with plants and animals, I hear. LOL!
Thank you Mr. DeVoe for posting our Insectapalooza on your website. I hope to see you and your students there on Oct. 20th. We'll have great big bugs plus a load of maggots to play with among lots of other things!
Sincerely,
The Cornell Dept. of Entomology
(Ronda Hamm)
No problem Ronda...thanks for checking out our site!
Dear Ocklor the Healer of Aleria, Galadriel has a new name! It is Gadrella.
Sincerely,
Wenlock The Wizard
Dear Ocklor the Healer Of Aleria, our mission is soon coming to a start. Hopefully you will be assistance to us.
Sincerely,
Wenlock The Wizard
Greetings, again, Ocklor! I see you have seen fit to post my comment on your wonderful blog. Wenlock and I will soon be in need of your assistance!
Dear Wenlock,
I have to say...youhave me stumped. Your creativity, grammar, and punctuation far exceed that of the typical 7th grader. I am perplexed as to your identity...I try my best for the plants and animals. They need a voice.
Best,
Mr. DeVoe
7th grader?! Psh, yeah right! Those little 7th graders don't have as much as creativity as us 8th graders! :)
-Wenlock The Wizard
(You currently know my identity)
So much for your grammar, Wenlock! I hope that Heminia drags you into her hut one of these days and gives you a lesson or two! My fondest greetings and farewell, Ocklor!
Sincerely,
Gadrella the Enchantress
My condolences, Gadrella! I let the middle schooler in me slip out! Ocklor, our mission is being postponed for the future, very sorry. Your assistance will indeed be needed for our journey. Since you know my identity, please do not announce to ANY other human, thank you.
Sincerely,
Wenlock the Wiz
Our mission has begun, Ocklor! Already you have been of great assistance to me! My greatest thanks!
-Gadrella the Enchantress
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