Monday, January 30, 2017

ExCELLent Cell Paintings

Ms. Anna Hodge, our former art teacher, volunteered her time to help us out with our painting techniques! The cells look FABULOUS!










Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cells: Bacteria

Bacteria can be helpful to organisms and the environment
● Bacteria are in our digestive system and aid in breaking down and absorbing food. 
● Bacteria are used to make a variety of foods including cheese and yogurt. 
● Bacteria can decompose dead organisms and release those nutrients back into the environment. 


Bacteria can be harmful to organisms and the environment 
● Bacteria can be pathogens and cause diseases like strep throat, food poisoning, and tuberculosis. 
● Bacteria, such as wheat blight can infect plants that are used as crops.