The Brain By: Patrick Kerrigan

The brain is a complex organ that helps you think.  The brain is located in your head (or skull).  Each side of the brain controls one half of the body.  Our brains are the center of our bodies nervous system and control all of our bodies functions.  Did you know that the body is almost fully by the age of 11?  An avrege adult brain weighs 3 to 4 pounds.  Your brain generates up to 25 watts of power when you are awake.Your brain is the boss of your  body.  The Cerebrum is the biggest part of your brain.The cerebullm  is about the size of a pear.  Remember that even though your brain is the computer, you are in control of your body.

Human Body Projects

Our Human Body Projects have been completed now for a few weeks, but its never too late to get pictures posted for you to view how hard the kids have worked on this unit.  Each group worked to add the details to create a human body with organs, bones, muscles, and veins.  We added special elements to make each picture really "come to life."  Q-tips were used to create the phalanges (fingers and toes) and clavicle (collar) bones.  The class even decided to make a lift the flap portion on their bodies to reveal our organs and their more acurate placements in the body.  Labels were used to emphasize placement of all of our functioning parts and I am really impressed with how thoroughly interested in this project every student was in the class.  I think we may have some doctors in the group for sure!! Nicely done third grade!!

Luke B's Tips To Keep Your Lungs Healthy

Lungs

Breathing In and Breathing Out

You need your lungs to breathe.  The second image I have posted shows how you first to breathe in and then to breathe out.  You first breathe in, then out and thats how you stay alive.  However, if you smoke you might not live as long as you would like because when you smoke it hurts your lungs. 
SO, DO NOT SMOKE!!  IT IS VERY BAD FOR YOU!! 
So you ask, how do you live a long and healthy life?  You shouldnt smoke or hang around with friends who smoke.   Drink lots of water and eat healthy foods!  Help your friends understand that smoking is something that is bad for their bodies too.   If we all knew what a smokers lungs look like and if our bodies looked like that on the outside too, it would be a lot easier to remember how dangerous and bad it is for you.  Stay healthy!!