Thursday, February 18, 2010

Plankton

Today students reviewed concepts on plankton that they learned yesterday and got some new knowledge about plankton adaptations. Plankton are drifters and they actually sink... just really really slowly.

How to apply that knowledge? It's time for the Plankton Grand Prix. Each student designs a plankton to race and the point of the race is to be the slowest sinker. But... you have to start sinking within two minutes otherwise you are disqualified as a floater!

Students began work immediately. Some with clear ideas, some with no ideas, and I'll tell you it doesn't matter. The winner usually surprises me. Happy competing.Ashleigh and Victoria working on designs
Rick and VerendusStacey and Fred
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Computer Lab Etiquette

You are in the computer lab to do work for this class. If you are not doing work, then we will have problems.

Do not pack up early. Work until the bell or until MsJ says.

SAVE OFTEN. And if you save to a key, also save it to your number. If you lose it, you will have to do it again.

If MsJ asks for your attention, stop what you are doing and listen to what she has to say.

You may watch videos about your organism through reliable websites.

You may listen to music through the computer if you have your own headphones. Rule1 MsJ cannot hear it. You get one warning. Rule2 Turn it on and listen – no million clicks and constant changing. Take both ear phones out when MsJ is talking.