The Blake science department wishes our science students a wonderful summer full of questions about the world in which we live. For those who would like to practice some science here are some links to a free program to keep those skills in good shape.
https://www.ck12.org/c/physical-science/
https://www.ck12.org/c/life-science/
https://www.ck12.org/c/earth-science/
6th-grade science students learned about waves through the use of slinkies, garage band and other forms of science play! We are hoping to explore digital signals through the use of the Little Bits from the Maker Space. The students have had a tremendous year of exploration in science, we are so proud of all that they have learned!
As we moved into June, seventh-grade students were eager to present their endangered species project to their classmates. The projects varied from Instagram accounts, posters, Google Slides presentations, student-created websites, and documentary style movies. After our presentations, students learned about plant reproduction. Students dissected a flower to learn about how the male and female plant reproductive parts work with wind, water, and animals to form the next generation of plants. To finish the year, students will be working to create their own flower to match a given animal pollinator.
As the summer solstice approaches, a great year in grade 8 science comes to a close. A whole year’s worth of lab investigations, virtual labs, projects, and activities have been very successfully completed, and the grade 8 science teachers are confident that as the student's transition from the cozy confines of Blake to the hallowed halls of MHS, they carry with them a strong foundation in the physical sciences. If (when) extreme weather occurs this summer, be sure to ask your former Blaker for some meteorological/climatological explanation - they should be prepared to do so! Best wishes for a restful and enjoyable summer to all our now former students and their families from Grade 8 science.
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