Dr. Lorenz Visit

A Thomas More College professor and ichthyologist, Dr. Christopher Lorenz came into Mr. Guenther’s 5th grade class to teach us about the qualities, benefits and characteristics of invertebrates. Our friend, Emma, got her dad to talk to Dr. Lorenz and ask him to come to our class. When Emma’s dad talked to Dr. Lorenz, talked about the Invertebrate Games, and how we need to know about them in order to train them, and to get one as a national symbol, Dr. Lorenz said he would be delighted to come in and teach us about invertebrates.

When he came in, he told us some interesting facts, like. . .
1. The giant squid is the biggest invertebrates in the world and we have only seen one living, just 5 years ago.
2. Invertebrates are 95% of the world population, over 6 billion!
3. Invertebrates are found everywhere on the planet.
4. We rely on them, but they don’t rely on us.
5. A blue ringed octopus is the most venomous invertebrate in the world.
6. The simplest invertebrate in the world is a sea sponge.

Now aren’t those interesting? It’s not just me who thinks the visit was fun. Andi said, “I thought it was very interesting.” Dee said, “ It was very fun and I learned a lot.”

Questions? Comments? Contact Mr. Guenther’s room in 303