A big thank you to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and our Snowgoose teachers John and Jocelyn! What a great learning experience for all of our students.
Over the past two days our students went on a fantastic field trip run by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. On their boat, the Snowgoose, students explored the Patapsco River. We learned about the problems affecting this ecosystem, and learned how this ecosystem directly impacts the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the surrounding ecosystems. Students explored the river for evidence of biodiversity and conducted many water quality tests. We tested the water for dissolved oxygen levels and salinity levels. We dredged for oysters and learned why oysters are such an integral part to the ecosystem. Ask your child about the trip tonight...I'm sure they will be full of facts to share with you!
A big thank you to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and our Snowgoose teachers John and Jocelyn! What a great learning experience for all of our students.
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Students finished studying a social studies unit on European Explorers. Students showcased their knowledge by creating a portrait of the explorer their group was assigned. Students were asked to teach the rest of the class about their Explorer, by explaining their Explorer's motives, who sponsored their trips, and what land they found/claimed for their country. Our students learned a lot of information about these Explorers and many of our students realized how brave and adventurous they were. Unfortunately our students also learned that these same Explorers treated specific groups of people very poorly. Ask your child to explain.
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