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203’s Producers, Consumers and Decomposers

Lisa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:21:56 +0000

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Some recent questions from the Great Wall of Questions!

Lisa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:16:07 +0000

This is an image of it - Mauna Loa, on the Big Island of Hawai'i.

Yes, that is Lucky Jr.

Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers Game

Lisa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:07:43 +0000

Where do living things get their energy? Can you figure out if the living thing:

-Makes its own food (producer)
-Eats to survive (consumer)
-Breaks down dead stuff (decomposer)

Click the picture to play!

Soil Safari game

Lisa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:04:11 +0000

Shrink yourself down to see what's going on in the soil...

After looking at samples from the greenhouse’s compost bin, we wanted to know what else might be living in soil that is too small for our eyes to see…
Click on the picture to play the game!

-203, 205, 206

Decomposers: Fungi

Lisa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:16:16 +0000

203, 206 and 205 are learning about different parts of the food chain. Here are two fun videos about decomposers:

The food chain game

Lisa — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:44:37 +0000

205, 203 and 206 are learning about the forest. While we were watching Planet Earth and noticing the different layers of the forest, we pointed out many predators and their prey. We also began to talk about how plants make their own energy from the Sun, while everything else that lives must eat to get its energy.

Follow the energy to win the food chain game!

Click the pictures to play.

Round and Round: Life Cycle Interactive

Lisa — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:13:12 +0000

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This is a fun game for young children to learn about life cycles. 225 played this game in science class!

A Walk in the Forest Game by Room 203

Lisa — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:27:24 +0000

This is a type of bird. It says "drink your tea!" Click on this picture to play the game.

This game is about nature. It is about the forest. You can see lots of amazing animals. You can learn about the top of the tree, the middle, the bottom, and even the inside and top of a log. One of the best ones is a bird that says, “Drink your tea!!” You will experience the life of nature. This game is amazing.

by Room 203

205 and 206 also played this game!

Everyone’s favorite – the rabbits, foxes and grass game!

Lisa — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:18:19 +0000

We can’t get enough of this game! Can you balance out the predators and prey so that all three kinds of living things survive?

Jewels of the Earth Rainforest Layers Game

Lisa — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:51:10 +0000

Want to learn more about the rainforest? Try out the Rainforest Alliance’s cool interactive game, Jewels of the Earth. Once you’ve placed all the living things into the correct layer, you can click on them to access more information. Or just sit back and listen to the rainforest sounds!

Great Book of Questions 2008-9

Lisa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:08:21 +0000

Great Book Of Questions 2008 9

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Recent animal questions from our Great Wall…

Lisa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:55:25 +0000

We’re currently in the process of compiling the questions into a Great Book. Stay tuned!

Monkeys in Space

Lisa — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:23:55 +0000

Many of you (222 kids especially) had a ton of questions about sending animals into space. Now you can learn more about the history of monkeys in space. Click on the picture to see National Geographic’s 50th Anniversary photo gallery.

Tortoise on wheels!

Lisa — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:21:18 +0000

This tortoise was found after a dog bit off one of her legs. A local vet gave her some wheels so that she can move around again.

Click on the picture to read the original article.

Can you picture Lucky Jr. on wheels? She crashes into walls enough as it is!

Evolution/Prehistoric Questions from the Great Wall!

Lisa — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:54:41 +0000