In science, we were learning about cells and infectious diseases. Our statement of inquiry is: Understanding cellular systems and functions, allows humans to avoid the consequences of infectious diseases and prevent global pandemics. We learned that when people get infected by a virus, only the immune system can fight and kill the virus. We cannot take antibiotics to […]
Learning About Cells
In science, we are studying about cells and infectious diseases. Our statement of inquiry is: Understanding cellular systems and functions, allows humans to avoid the consequences of infectious diseases and prevent global pandemics. Learning How to Use the Microscope First, we learned all about the microscope. We studied the parts of a microscope and then […]
Visual Percents Project
In math class, we did a “Visual Percents” project. We needed to go to this webiste: CIA World Factbook Website. It is a website with lots of statistical data about different countries of the world. For example, if you would like to see how much access a particular country has to clean water, you can […]
The Impact of Science and Weather Forecasts
How have technological advances improved weather predictions? Weather is mainly formed by three main factors: temperature, water, and wind. However, Weather is a complex interaction between many systems. Predicting the weather can be tricky. There are weather scientists called meteorologists who study and predict the weather, however, their predictions are not always 100% correct. Luckily, […]
Say NO to Shark Fin Soup
In class, we were learning about human population growth and its impact on Earth’s natural resources. I decided to inquire about sharks. I learned that we have basically lost approximately half of our ocean’s sharks in the last 15 years. I do know that about 100 million sharks are killed per year just for their […]
The Hydrologic Cycle
The Hydrologic Cycle Perhaps you have heard of the “Water Cycle” before. The water cycle is the natural cycle in which water evaporates from the surface of the earth into the air and then returns to Earth in the form of rain, sleet, snow or hail. The water cycle is also called the “Hydrologic Cycle.” […]
Data and Statistics Unit Reflection
Statement of Inquiry The way in which we collect, represent and interpret data helps us to identify patterns, understand relationships and solve real-world problems. This was our first unit in math. It was about data and statistics. Now that we are finished with the unit, I will reflect on my own attitude, behavior, and progress […]
Think Like a Scientist Reflection
Statement of Inquiry Scientists think methodically using the scientific method to help them make connections and search for patterns or evidence, which in turn, assists them in solving problems more efficiently. This was our first unit in science. It was about the scientific method. Now that we are finished with the unit, I will reflect […]
Making Digital Graphs
In math class, we studied about data and statistics. Our statement of inquiry was, “The way in which we collect, represent and interpret data, helps us to identify patterns, understand relationships and solve real-world problems.” Today we practiced making digital graphs with Google Sheets. Below you can see my two graphs about Kaohsiung and Taipei […]
Practice Your Math Skills
Photo By: Gabrielle Figueiredo, Posted 13/07/2018, https://sedacollege.com.br How Can You Practice Your Math Skills on Your Own? As a sixth-grader, you are old enough to know your strengths and weaknesses in math. As we go over the NWEA math test results, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses easily at the beginning of the year. Plus, by […]