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4th Grade Nature Walk Field Trip
September 30th, 2015
Nature Walk Field Trip *UPDATE*
Our 4th Grade Students had a wonderful time attending the Nature Walk Field Trip. During our trip we were able to connect with neighboring elementary schools (Califon and High Bridge). For the first part of our trip we traveled to the TeeterTown Reserve for a Pond Study. During this study our 4th graders literally got their hands dirty. They were very enthusiastic and excited to uncover all kinds of wildlife living in the pond. They found a wide variety of creatures from frogs and tadpoles to snails and all kinds of interesting insects. The students then worked with the Hunterdon County Park representative to identify the wildlife they found and determine whether the pond was healthy.
On our next part of our trip we headed over to Point Mountain and hiked up the mountain on the Orange Trail. During our strenuous hike we observed the different types of trees, talked about respecting nature, and discussed the producers and consumers that live in the forest. When we finally made our way to the top of the mountain, the students took in a breath taking view from the highest point in Hunterdon County, about 1,000 feet above sea level. The students were then able to take a few minutes to sketch this beautiful view.
We had a spectacular time!
Our 4th Grade Students had a wonderful time attending the Nature Walk Field Trip. During our trip we were able to connect with neighboring elementary schools (Califon and High Bridge). For the first part of our trip we traveled to the TeeterTown Reserve for a Pond Study. During this study our 4th graders literally got their hands dirty. They were very enthusiastic and excited to uncover all kinds of wildlife living in the pond. They found a wide variety of creatures from frogs and tadpoles to snails and all kinds of interesting insects. The students then worked with the Hunterdon County Park representative to identify the wildlife they found and determine whether the pond was healthy.
On our next part of our trip we headed over to Point Mountain and hiked up the mountain on the Orange Trail. During our strenuous hike we observed the different types of trees, talked about respecting nature, and discussed the producers and consumers that live in the forest. When we finally made our way to the top of the mountain, the students took in a breath taking view from the highest point in Hunterdon County, about 1,000 feet above sea level. The students were then able to take a few minutes to sketch this beautiful view.
We had a spectacular time!
September 19th, 2015