Digestive system help!

This is for my Health class, since we are talking about the different organ systems in the body.  Right now, we are talking about the Digestive System.  Here is a site that helps students understand the different functions of the different parts of the Digestive System.  Click on the small blue box that says "click here for a full diagram." Here, students can scroll over different organs and it will give their function!  Have fun with this site as you learn more about the Digestive System!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you,

Miss Poarch

Homework for 7/31/09

In class, we talked about the process of Photosynthesis.  This evening, students need to draw a picture of the process of Photosynthesis found at this site.  In their picture, students need to label the following things:

• water
• light
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen
• sugar
• starch

This should help students get a better grasp of the process of Photosynthesis.  Tomorrow, we will go over their pictures, and talk about any questions they may have.  This will be counted as a "quiz" grade.  If you have any questions, please let me know!

Thank you,

Miss Poarch

Science Fair

This year, your kids will get to participate in Science Fair!  The fair will take place here in Amarillo, and the kids will be able to select their own topics.  Mrs. Wilcox, the english teacher, will be working together to help students create a folder throughout the year that will make the process a little easier for students!  There will be more details to come, and I will let you know as soon as I am aware of them! But until then, encourage your kids to start thinking about what they might be interested in or want to learn more about that they could use as a topic!  Thank you for your help in this process, I look forward to helping kids explore their interests in the area of science!

Thank you,

Miss Poarch