21CE Module 1 Reflection

I know I am a bit late on this reflection, but my Bio 30 students just finished their creative photosynthesis or cellular respiration projects. They all chose to do cellular respiration, as they felt this is the one they wanted more review on. I loved the outcome! They all chose a different way to represent their learning. I saw cellular respiration as a movie trailer, as a country song and as a stop motion video. I loved that this assignment let the kids explore new technologies (we haven't even talked about stop motion before), but was still about the content. I think introducing the creative process allowed the kids to think about what they could do and not about the restricting nature that is content in Bio 30. The two girls that created a stop motion video shared it with me via youtube. Check it out! Definitely doing this project again!

Origin of Amy

Let's learn some history...

Amy was born in Regina. Sk. at Pasqua Hospital (I know because I have a baby under shirt with this title on it).  The meaning of my name is "beloved" (http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Amy).  My nicknames include "Apukoses", "Aims", and "Am-me-me-me.  Apukoses means mouse in Cree. I aquired this name because I am little. Aims is just shorter than Amy (by one syllable...I know). and Am-me-me-me is what my uncle calls me...he thinks its funny...I think he has a stuttering problem.

New Salad Recipe.

Happy Tuesday!

 Recently, science thoughts consume my life. From planning the science activities at my upcoming youth conference, the epistemology of science class every Tues/Thurs with Tim and experiments with Marci (of marci smiles). Last post, I shared with you my first discovery about Fake Science... here is the next in the series...

So this upcoming fall, don't go to the grocery store! Go nutrient searching on your front lawn! I would recommend washing your leaves first, as we all know trees are home to a number of species who poop where they live. Maybe your favorite oak is their bathroom? Who knows?

I have taken the liberty of thinking about what would compliment the leaf taste the best and have developed the first "leaf salad" made from ingredients all found in your neighborhood. Note: Dried leaves are also good as a snack for your child's lunch

4 c. of crunched up leaves (your choice)
1/3 c. diced twigs
1/2 c. little red berries
1/2 c. cubed crab apple cores
1 c. decomposing litter
2 tbsp. bark chips (topper-optional)


Dressing:
3 tbsp. growing soil
2 tsp. sand
Mix sand and soil with 1 c. water. Should be a paste like substance.

Enjoy!