Field Trip to UNT's Elm Fork!

This week (and some last week), 3rd Graders visited UNT's Environmental Science field trip titled, Elm Fork! Students had a wonderful time exploring a variety of exhibits focusing on various aspects of Science in our community.

Exhibits:

Science and Math Exploration 

 Henry learns the amount of exerted energy that is required to light a light bulb. Jack tries to create a design with limited pieces. 

Artifact Dig!

Mrs. Stovall's class observes found artifacts.  How do these artifacts inform us about the community we found?

Invertebrate Hunt!

Mrs. Schemmel's class discussing features of an invertebrate.

A UNT student shares helpful tips to finding invertebrates in the pond.

 Students working together to safely gather invertebrates in their buckets.

Texas Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

Mrs. Hawbaker's class worked in groups to find characteristics of various wildlife found in North Texas.

 

Mrs. Stovall's class after their scavenger hunt! 

Fresh Water in North Texas

Students look at a giant map, that shows how water gathers throughout North Texas.

 Until next time!