On Tuesday February 26th, we had an awesome outreach day at Marble Elementary School. This was an fun chance to teach younger students in the community about the natural world around them.
Liz Brajevich organized the event in accordance to Marble Elementary's Community Learning sessions for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes. We had the opportunity to educate the students on life cycles of organisms, by showing them a worm bin, as well as presenting different artifacts from different species; including some of the pelts we have, as well as some skulls and the preserved Hawksbill Sea Turtles.
The volunteers that were at this excellent event did a great job getting the kids involved and interested in the nature and science. Never thought we would see so many young boys and girls overly excited about playing with a bunch of worms!
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| All things play a role in nature, event the lowly worm! |
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| Liz B. presenting to a class of 1st graders at Marble Elementary School |
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| Katie M. showing students a Leopard Pelt |
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| Sarah fishing for worms to share with the kids |
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| Sarah and Liz B. talking about different species |
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| WORMS! |
Written by Becca Blundell (blundel2@msu.edu). Photos courtesy of Katie McKiernan (mckiern3@msu.edu).
