Science Fun!!!

I've taught every major subject but science! This is my first year taking on that challenge! So far we've delved into entomology and my students, other colleagues, and students of other grades have caught the entomological fever! It is very exciting so see other children come up and say, "Mr. Flemming, I saw a bug in the hallway" or "Mr. Flemming, I saw a daddy-long legs in my house!"

Recently, my students caught a praying mantis in the school yard, bagged it and brought it in from recess. We took it to the classroom, took a couple of pictures, and all made our way back to the yard to set Major (that's what we named him) free! Check out some pics on our class instagram site (www.instagram.com/myclassroom105).

It is equally exciting to collaborate with other colleagues as they come across "bug" articles or video clips and share them with me!

Even though, we've moved on to cytology, we're weaving in and out of entomology as the children come across interesting finds (both living, dead, and otherwise). As recently as yesterday a kid found a dead ant in the classroom and is anxious to look at it under the microscopes I purchased for the class.

This is fun! I want my ELA back, but at the same time, I'm making the most of science by making it experiential!!