Today in Science, we made a podcast about Conor the Conifer.  We went around campus taking pictures of a tree that we were interested in.  The pictures were broken down into 100%, 50%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 2%, 1%, and then microscopic zoomed photos using a proscope.   The computers were able to take pictures of what we saw.

We recorded the sound/voice-over using Audacity - a program that I have never used before.  Then we used iMovie to put everything together.  It's really exciting!  I'll hopefully post the end-product on the blog soon enough.

A Comparison of 2nd and 5th grade Science Standards

Meaning of Science

The definition of science is definitely something different for everyone.  For me, science really is everything that encompasses our lives - from Aspirin to Zip-lining down a hill in Hawaii.  All of these things required some form of science, some form of observation, experimentation, reproduction of facts and results.

I will soon add the cover of my composition book to show you just exactly what science means to me.  Until then, happy exploration and observation!