Thursday, May 12, 2016
5:00-7:00; 120 min
Science:
Science Fair -
Ana and I examined the suggested list to find a subject for her to present to the school science fair. We discussed and researched the selected subject, preparing for her more directed work on the project next week. Ana also used several Photoshop tools, she learned to use over the past few weeks, to create the final two images for her class final.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
5:00-7:30; 150 min
Science:
Underwater geology -
Ana answered the questions about the Carolina bump, a seamount that redirects the Gulf Stream. We also completed a multi faceted image using Photoshop as part of her final project
Thursday, May 5, 2016
5:00-7:15; 135 min
Science:
Fossils 8, 9, 10-
We completed three assignments today. In the first assignment we read about the La Brea tar pits, in Los Angeles California. We examined images of dire wolf, saber tooth tigers, and American lions. She answered questions about the things researchers have found in the pits. In the second assignment Ana and I watched a video that described the different ages and eras. She answered the questions about what scientists learn from examining fossils. In the final assignment we read about the NOAA expedition report titled: Exploring the Submarine Ring of Fire. Ana read about the project and answered questions about the adventure.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
5:00-7:00; 120 min
Science:
Fossils -
Ana wrote a summary of an article, about fossils, she found on science daily .com.
She and I watched a two part video on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds, the relationship between horseshoe crabs and humans and the history of the bacteria Archaea. She answered questions about each and wrote a story about Archie the Archaea.
Monday, May 2, 2016
4:30-6:30;120 min
Science:
Fossils -
Ana and I finished her assignment on the evidence that suggests dinosaurs were cold-blooded reptiles, or warm-blooded and related to birds. We read an article on the riff between paleontologists and discussed the evidence as we answered her assigned questions. She also prepared a collage, using several tools in the Photoshop toolbox.
Monday, April 25, 2016
5:00-6:30; 90 min
Science:
Fossils 8-
Ana and I finished her assignment on paleontologists and what can be learned from dinosaur eggs. We examined why so many dinosaur fossils were discovered in Argentina, and discussed the question of if a Giganotosaurus was a fast runner. Ana answered the question of if she would want to be paleontologist.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
4:30-5:00; 30 min
Science:
The Mesozoic Era -
Ana and I explored the different periods (Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous) of the Mesozoic Era. She determined how long each period lasted and listed the types of dinosaurs found during each. She also examined a map showing how the continents changed during this time.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
5:00-6:30; 90 min
Science:
Fossils 3-
Ana and I examined the manner and process for finding and preparing fossils. We read about how paleontologist search for and find dinosaur fossil extract them and then prepare them for use. Uses include storage, transport, display in museums, and display on websites. Ana also learned how to make selection buttons for a website, using Photoshop.
