Kinesthetic Learning brings Grade 8 Science to Life
This week, Grade 8 students were introduced to the concepts of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in Ms. Griffin’s Science class.
First, they had to "build" a sugar molecule - just like what happens in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Cardboard egg cartons provided the framework and ping pong balls were used to represent the atoms in the different molecules.
First, they had to "build" a sugar molecule - just like what happens in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Cardboard egg cartons provided the framework and ping pong balls were used to represent the atoms in the different molecules.
The classroom represented a plant cell. In order to get the carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis, students had to go out the stomata (the door) and get their CO2 from the atmosphere outside.
Water molecules were found in the classroom under a sign labelled "roots".
Once all students built their sugar molecules (using CO2 and H2O), we then modelled the process of cellular respiration – the process of breaking the sugar down for energy.
This kinesthetic learning activity was a big success. Remote students joined in a class group via a Google Meet breakout room and were able to help their group decide what was needed to build and then deconstruct their glucose molecule.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
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Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
