Kindergarten
On October 12, 2017, 58 students participated in a "Signs of Fall" lesson taught by Katie (of and Irvine Nature Center), with the assistance of teachers Mrs. Cipko, and Mrs. Saunders. Signs of Fall is a lesson that was adapted from another school in which Irvine Nature Center works with.
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First Grade
On October 24, 2017, 47 First grade students with the assistance of their teachers Ms. LaBarrie, and Mrs. Eason participated in a lesson focused around the changing of the seasons and recognizing what signs from nature they can identify to show that the season is changing from summer to fall.
Second Grade
On January 16, 2018 , 55 2nd graders, participated in a survival of the fittest activity hosted by Brittney Mulka of Irvine Nature Center, and the assistance of their teachers Mr. Macaulay and Mrs. Brown in which they learned about the different types of adaptations animals have to help them survive. As well as participating in a "Q and A" forum to better understand the concepts of habitats, and the importance of preservation.
Third Grade
On November 17, 2017 a total of 40 third grade students attended the H2O Mystery Lab in Ms. Edouard's classroom, hosted by Michel Anderson of Blue Water Baltimore. Students explored the unique properties of water including concepts pertaining to capillary action, condensation, evaporation and surface tension.
Fourth Grade
March 15, 2018, 25 Fourth grade students lead by Ms. Johnson and Michel Anderson of Blue Water Baltimore will participate in a reconnecting with nature walk around Druid Hill Park. Students will have the opportunity to observe and immerse themselves in activities designed to build on ideas of conservation. Updated Pictures will be added after trips completion.
Fifth Grade
On November 3, 2017, 48 5th grade students with the assistance of teacher Mr. Swaney and Mrs. Crawford participated in a stenciling activity led by Michel Anderson of Blue Water Baltimore, in which students learned about the water cycle, the water shed, and the importance of water managment in their local community. Students also placed stencils around the drain on the school grounds in which they reminded the community that the local drains lead to the bay.