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    This week, 7th grade students conducted three mini labs focused on the nervous system: counting numbers to test reaction time, catching cotton balls thrown at their eyes to test reflexes, and catching a falling meter stick to measure reaction time. On Thursday and Friday, students dissected a sheep's eye to learn about eye anatomy. An upcoming optional field trip to Smith Island was announced to learn about the Chesapeake Bay outdoors from April 20-22.

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    This week, 7th grade students conducted three mini labs focused on the nervous system: counting numbers to test reaction time, catching cotton balls thrown at their eyes to test reflexes, and catching a falling meter stick to measure reaction time. On Thursday and Friday, students dissected a sheep's eye to learn about eye anatomy. An upcoming optional field trip to Smith Island was announced to learn about the Chesapeake Bay outdoors from April 20-22.

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    Investigations in Science 7 February 19, 2016

    What we did this week:


    This was a very exciting week for the 7th grade students. On Wednesday,
    we conducted 3 different mini labs that focused on the nervous system.
    Lab #1 - Counting Numbers - Students were given a sheet with numbers in bubbles
    out of order. Students had to try to see how high they could count, in order
    (pointing to the numbers as they find them) in a 45 second period. They conducted
    5 trials and averaged their results.
    Lab #2 - Where did you come from, where did you go? Where did you come from
    Cotton Eye Lab? - Students put on goggles and their partner threw 10 cotton balls
    gently at their eyes. Students tried not to blink to control their reflexes.
    Lab #3 - Reaction Time - One student dropped a meter stick unexpectedly while
    the other partner tried to catch the meter stick as quickly as possible. They
    measured the distance on the meter stick that their hand traveled until they were
    able to catch it to measure their reaction time.
    I have a feeling, your child told you about what we did on Thursday and
    Friday. But if you havent heard, we dissected a sheeps eye. In order to learn how
    your eye works, we dissected it to see the different parts. Students were amazing
    during the dissection. Some students that were skeptical of the dissection,
    became our team captains and read the procedures to the groups so that the
    members of the group, knew exactly what to do. I have uploaded photos from
    every lab group on my class blog. Some of the students mentioned to me at the
    end of the class how much fun it was even though they were the most scared
    initially.

    Announcements:

    *This was in last weeks newsletter but the informational meeting date was
    changed due to the honor roll celebrations at lunch the same day of the meeting:
    Extreme Outdoor Ed Field Trip is soon approaching. This is a field trip that is
    optional for all grade levels. We typically have between 20-25 students from
    Farquhar attending. We do have a limit on students. Students will be traveling to
    Smith Island, found in the Chesapeake Bay. The field trip is scheduled to be April
    20-22. The program is run by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and is a fantastic
    program. It is extremely hands on and there is lots of time spent outdoors
    learning about the Chesapeake Bay. This is an excellent experience for your child.
    I have attached an informational sheet. I have been on this trip twice and plan on
    attending again this year, along with Mr. Green. If your child is interested, have
    them attend the informational meeting at lunch next Thursday in Mr. Greens room
    (room 5). This really is, a once in a lifetime experience.
    Space Telescope Science Institute Youth for Astronomy and Engineering
    Program offers the 2016 Womens Science Forum for Middle and High School Girls.
    More information can be found at:
    http://www.stsci.edu/institute/conference/youthae/documents/WSF2016.pdf
    Coming Up:
    Topics:
    Frog Dissection
    RFP Completion
    Dates:
    February 25 Extreme Outdoor Edu informational meeting at lunch (Room 5)
    February 25 Holocaust Speakers Period 3
    February 25 Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (After School)
    February 26 - Assembly - Period 2 - 'Be Amazing with the Roadrunner Way'
    developed by Camfel Productions (There will be a special half day schedule
    that is on my blog)
    February 26 Half Day
    March 23 End of Quarter 3

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