The Wolves are embarking on an exploration of microscopic life forms. Unfortunately, the science kit does not include microscopes! We have two (generously donated by the Iowa City Science Booster Club), but would greatly benefit from having additional scopes to use. If you have a simple microscope that can magnify to 100x and are willing to loan it to our class, please contact me. Thank you!
Renew Your Library Books!
The books the Wolves checked out for our History Fair research are due at the ICPL Tuesday. Please renew these with your child at the ICPL website so we can continue using them for our work. Thank you!
UI Library Field Trip
We are headed back to the University of Iowa Libraries on Friday, Feb. 12 to continue our research in their specialized databases. We are unable to print or copy at the UI Library. If you have one easily available, I recommend bringing a flash drive in order to save materials. I will have one for the class to use, but students find it more efficient to use their own if it is available.
Seeking History Fair Judges
The Wolves are seeking judges for our history fair. Judging is tentatively scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 9, with specific times to be determined.
A great history fair judge:
1. is an historian or history enthusiast
2. enjoys working with 5th and 6th grade students and sharing their excitement for their projects
3. is connected to the Willowwind community (though this is not required)
4. is not a parent in the Wolves classroom
If you know of a wonderful candidate, please share with me. I am happy to contact potential judges and discuss the needs with more detail.
Thank you in advance for your support and assistance!
Rachel