Snails, Snails, Snails.

I actually wasn't in the classroom again, so I'm not going to highlight the triumph, struggle or ludicrousness of my day today.  Three days into my full time quarter and I have only been in my classroom for one full day!
Today, I was able to attend a science in-service day, specifically for Kindergarten teachers who are in the school district where I am teaching.  And I didn't just attend.  I was able to help, since my cooperating teacher is a member of the science team that is conducting the research on these science kits.

We have been comparing and observing pairs of animals.  For example, goldfish vs. guppies, crocodiles vs. alligators, and pillbugs vs. sowbugs.  We have also done land snails and water snails, which is what was presented today to all of the Kindergarten teachers, and what they did the science inquiry with.

It was great to see the interest on teachers' faces, as well as their involvement in the inquiry portion of the day.  I enjoyed sharing with others what I have learned about snails, as well as sharing our own experiences with this science kit.

Did you know that snails breath through a breathing hole, located between their foot, and their shell?
They also have four tentacles, two that have eyes at the ends, and two that they use for feeling?
And finally, they eat by scraping with their tongues!  So interesting!!