Having a turtle is a lot of work!What happens when you pair math with science?Have you seen this pattern before?
It's called the Fibonacci Sequence and it is found everywhere! From the shape of your DNA to the shape of our galaxy, find out why the Fibonacci Sequence is called the Golden Ratio. Looking for a good story?Title: Blockhead - The Story of Fibonacci
Author: Joseph D. Agnes Genre: Biography This book tells the story of the boy who discovered the pattern now called the golden ratio. Leonardo does his math problems so quickly that he has plenty of time to look out the window and count other things in nature. His teacher, however, chastises him for daydreaming and the other students call him a "blockhead." spotlight videos |
Worried about coronavirus?You have probably heard a lot about this new coronavirus that recently emerged in China. The outbreak is now a global public health emergency according to the World Health Organization. Should we be worried? What is this new virus exactly and how dangerous is it? Click the green button below to find out more...
How do you honor your ancestors?People all around the world have different ways of dealing with death. I just learned about an Indonesian tradition in which the dead are mummified and reunited with their families every couple of years and I found it beautiful so I wanted to share it with others :)
Read more about this custom by clicking the link below.
Everyone's brain is built for math!in memory of Thimble and LittleDid you know that Fancy Rats are one of the smartest breeds of rodent? They can be trained to use a litter box and bring you items and even do tricks!
Spotlight Memes :)This next meme was created by one of my 6th grade students :)
The Selfie Queen: frida kahloOne of my favorite topics to teach in science is genetics. I just think it is so cool how traits are passed down from parents to children..
Talking about traits always leads to a discussion on Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist who grew up during the Mexican Revolution. Frida's story is a great example of how science can impact art. Her self-portraits are well known for a few traits in particular. Notice the word trait is in the word portrait? |