Field Trip

Carly's ACT class went on a field trip to the Biology Field Lab at the University of Mississippi. They were exposed to the concept of biology experiments and what the scientists in the lab are studying right now. That was everything from ground water pollution, turkey behaviors in the wild, wild bird migration, to salamander nesting habits. We took a van tour around some of the lab property and listened as the van driver/tour guide provided very interesting information about what goes on at the field lab.

..... Inside at the lab, the kids got to observe up close some experiments that were going on with fire ants. I did not pose the kids for these pictures. It was amazing how interested they were in those ants. I, on the other hand, started feeling a little itchy. I think they would have stayed for hours watching buckets of ants.

..... Carly has really enjoyed participating in her special ACT class this year. ACT stands for Accent on Creative Teaching Program. Carly spends 3 hours a week with this group of 10 other 2nd graders. The program focuses on creativity, thinking, leadership, research and communication skills. I've been excited with the exposure to science Carly is getting and critical thinking skills.