Life Science

April 2, 2025

On Monday we took our chapter 13 test. The students did very well on this test. This week we then proceeded on our dissection path and dissected the fetal pig. Pigs are very similar to humans in that they are mammals and have many similar characteristics. This was a good exploration to note the different organs that are very similar to ours. Our pigs were also double injected so that we could tell the difference between veins and arteries and we could follow the flow of blood. We will now be starting chapter 14 and looking at bones, muscles and the skin as very important organs in our bodies.

Life Science

Life Science

This week we have finished our chapter on animal behavior and reproduction. We will review for the test on Thursday and their test will be on Monday. This weekend, the students should study their vocabulary note cards, their notes, and their review sheet. It would be...

Life Science

Life Science

We have begun our study of animal behavior. We are discussing learned behavior and instinctive behaviors. Along with these behaviors, we will be watching the movie Fly Away Home. This is about the learned familial behavior where birds will imprint on their "mother"...