This week, the students did an activity to experience a bit of what it is like to not have a thumb for everyday tasks. They taped their thumbs down, then attempted various tasks around the classroom. These included buttons & zippers, writing, stacking coins, tying a shoe, and others. They were relieved to get their thumbs back after a half hour, but they were able to see how important those joints are! Our discussions about joints will continue into next week.
The students started the owl pellet dissections. Here are a few websites with helpful information: KidWings - Information and Virtual Dissection Owl Pellets - A Video Explanation Here are some pictures of the students working in class:
Students were given the pieces to a skeleton and needed to put it back together. Since we can't send the skeletons home, here are some pictures instead!
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