Jello Cells

We have finished our Cells/Microscopes Unit in Science class.  Students had a great time creating pictures of cells, labeling parts, and looking at microorganisms in the microviewers. During our unit, students created cells with jello cups, grapes, blueberries, and jello.  Each part represented a part of the cell.  Our jello cup was the cell membrane, the blueberry was the nucleus, the grape was the vacuole, and the jello was cytoplasm.  After we created the jello cells, students enjoyed eating their "cytoplasm."  This lesson is always a favorite because there is food involved! Pictures to come...

Meet and Greet

The meet and greet last night was awesome!  Mrs. Lowe and I met many of our new students and their parents, siblings, grandparents, and others!  My classroom is just about ready... all that is missing are the students themselves!  Tomorrow will be an exciting day.  I look forward to seeing all my fifth graders bright and early!  Get a good night's sleep!

Back to school!

Another summer has slipped by, and another school year has come!  I am teaching 5th grade for the 5th year at Carolina Springs (my 6th altogether) in my new home located in Portable 6.  I have diligently been working hard to get Mrs. K's class hoppin' by Monday night for our Meet and Greet!  Wednesday, Aug. 17 will be quickly approaching.  I can't wait to see/meet all my new students!