In Science Class . . . Week of 4/5

This week, we will be setting up our terrariums, which will include soil, water and seeds of radishes, peas and corn. Hopefully we will be seeing sprouts by next week! Keep your fingers crossed! These terrariums are mini-ecosystems and will eventually include beetles and isopods. We will be making observations of changes over the next couple weeks. We also will be starting test prep this week. Our 5th graders will be taking the state test in science in early May, and we'll be looking at released test questions and discussing both content and strategy. Although the 4th graders won't take the test until next year, it's good practice for them as well! Key questions: What were the living and nonliving environmental factors in your terrarium? How did you plant them? What do you predict you will see occur over the next few weeks?