Digestion-Gross & So Cool!

Remember to review your notes in your science journal. We will be having a quiz on the digestive system on Thursday. Everything you need to know is in your notes. We will review together so that you can fill in any missing information/drawings. We will also be making some study cards. Here are some photos of your learning:

Looking back at my pictures, some of you were doing an excellent job staying focused and taking your notes.

With our quiz coming up on Thursday, this is a good time to remind you all of the importance of taking good, detailed, and accurate notes. These were the ones that were neat, thorough, and colorful. I couldn't decide on a winning notebook because they were all so good, so here are all 6.

The Dreams of Young Minds

I see so much potential in all of you and know there is nothing you can't do once you set your mind to it and work at it until it becomes a reality. It may be sooner than later, or later than sooner, but never loose hope. I believe in all of you, and I feel very proud to be part of making your dreams a reality.

Digestive System

You have been doing a great job learning about science. I hope you are learning a lot as well as having fun doing the projects in class. We will be doing more projects in future lessons and we will definitely be experts by the time we are done. Here a few pictures of what we have been up to:

Here you looking into each others mouth to observe what happens to food as soon as it enters the mouth.

Here we are trying to get the bolus down the esophagus without touching the bolus or any funny shaking.

We will be doing more projects and some experiments as we continue in our journey of the digestive system. so get ready and buckle up, Academic Airlines is about to depart.

Amazing Fieldtrip

Our trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Villa was truly breath-taking. This was my first time at this museum. The trip there was slow due to the horrendous traffic on the west 10 Freeway. It took us over an hour to get there. Once we were on Highway 1, the Santa Monica Beach scenery engulfed us with its shimmering waves and sea-salt air. When we finally arrived, we were at the base of the mountain and had to travel the route up the hill. The stone road, the gardens, trees, and fountains leading to the top left us all in awe. We entered the grand hallway and immediately set out to see as much as possible. The artwork, artifacts, and statues made of marble and other stones were unbelievably beautiful.We saw the magnificence of Zeus, Herkales/Hercules, and a huge lion attacking a horse. We were truly lucky to have the opportunity to observe such artwork. Thanks to the Getty for sponsoring our buses.

Mrs. Garcia

The Human Heart

We been learning so much about the heart, it's function, and its importance. I found this great short video that explains the heart. Enjoy!


The Human Heart - Explania

Here is a closer look at "making" blood.

Here are some entries they have in their Science Journal.