What the Science Room looks like now!

I stopped by the school today and took photos with my cell phone. Here they are. I hope the workers finish in time!!!
Yeah! The floor is going to be fixed!Akk!! Where'd the cabinet that was over the sink go!?!?!?! I need that for chemical storage!!!

All hermit crabs present and accounted for

I feel like I should mention (finally) that all three hermit crabs are present and accounted for, in the crabitat (hermit crab habitat = crabitat). You may recall that at times, Hermione tends to go missing.... well, she's in a while, shiny shell (a new one, for her) and she's back. All three crabs seems happy and healthy - they are active and eating plenty. :) Now, I just have to see what's up with the millipede. Why hasn't she been active lately?

Quick Update

A few things:

- I was gone for a few days and the two crayfish are gone. I think Betsy must've eaten them. :( Too bad. I liked having them in the tank.
- Check out the following link: Martian Skies
This cool photo (above) shows what Earth and the moon look like from Mars!!!!

Thank you to Mr. Bloom and Mr. Bloom!

My Dad and Brother fixed the turtle tank. Now Betsy has a reliable place to bask and she LOVES it!In the photo above you have: Betsy and the fish/aquatic snail tank on top of the table and the hermit crabs, terrarium and millipede under the table, along with all the supplies on the side of the table.

Hot Water

I just put ice in the turtle tank and fish tank. The temperature in my apartment is about 80˚F (~27˚C). The water in the turtle tank is registering at about >78˚F and the fish tank water is at 23˚C. It is hot! Too hot!

The puffy guppy is dead

Hi all,

I have sad news: The puffed up guppy that we figured was either pregnant or had cancer..... Well, it kind of exploded today.... or, at least, that's what I think happened. I looked into the tank a few hours ago. The shell of the fish was on the bottom of the tank and there were a few guts-like things floating around the water. Hasta la vista puffed up fish. I hope you are more comfortable now than you were before in your puffed up condition. We'll miss you.

The animals' new home

Hi All,

With the help of three friends, I transported the following to my house in Oakland:
- one 10-gallon tank with fourth grade comets and aquatic snails in it
- one 55-gallon tank with Betsy, two crayfish and two large goldfish
- the terrarium in the 10-gallon tank
- one 10-gallon tank with two (possibly three) hermit crabs
- one 10-gallon tank with one giant millipede in it


I am feeding Betsy right now. I put some water in the storage container with the blue top. I am giving her some leftover fruit salad - it seems like she especially likes the grapes and watermelon.

Read a book!!!! Play outside!!! (Be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen.)

Have a GREAT summer!!!

I hope everyone has a GREAT summer. Please do not watch TV, play video games and eat junk food all the time. Go outside and play. Read books. Spending quality time with your friends and family. Enjoy yourselves now and get ready for a a great year of science starting in September!!!

Field Day -- A SUCCESS!!!

What a GREAT event Field Day is!!! It's so fun!!!! What was your favorite event? My favorites were "Bucket Brigade" where you try to fill up your team's bucket with a sponge and "Beach Relay." I got sunburned. :( Thank you to all the parent, grandparent and 6th grade volunteer helpers. Thank you to Mr. Schmidt for doing such a great job organizing the event!!

All You Need to Know About Teeth

I made this video with my cousin. Everyone can check it out but the content addresses first grade science standards. :-)