Bulb Blog Update

Today we checked on the Daffodil bulbs we planted in the fall.  We discovered that not all the bulbs had germinated (starting to grow).  We observed green shoots where some of the bulbs had germinated.  We found two bulbs that had come uncovered.  We think maybe animals dug them up or they weren't planted deep enough and a heavy rain washed the soil away.  The Daffodil shoots are a sign that spring is coming!

Air Pressure

Low pressure air molecules expand.

High pressure molecules are constrict or huddle together..

                 Air takes up space.  We use a barometer to measure the air pressure or weight of the air.  Low pressure sytems mean there will be bad weather like rain, storms, or snow.  High pressure systems mean the weather will be dry and clear.

Poetry

  Today we looked at all kind of poems.  We noticed that poems:

• rhyme
• don't rhyme
• are organized differently
• list
• shape: circle, square, animals
• illustrated to match what the poem is about
• Themes or interests
• dinosaurs
• fishing
• Narrative poems: tell a beginning, middle, end or problem/solution

We think the author's purpose for poetry is to entertain the reader.

Some reasons we choose to read poetry are:

• we connect with the topic
• interests: sports
• IT IS FUN!