Natural Science Museum Field Trip

The third through sixth grade classes went on a field trip to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. The weather was perfect (not a cloud in the bright blue sky)! All classes were able to attend a hands-on session in the classrooms about reptiles. Cory Wright, and education specialist with the museum, shared turtles, snakes, and alligators with us. He knew a lot about the animals and was able to answer all of the great questions students posed to him. He also encouraged the students to get the most of their education so that they can find a job that allows them to get paid for doing something they love. Mr. Cory clearly loves his job. His enthusiasm is contagious!

Pete the gopher tortoise (in the first photo) was my favorite reptile, but I was amazed by them all. Even Mrs. Luke touched their scaly skins! All classes were able to tour the museum exhibits, and were required to fill out a scavenger hunt to direct their observations. The outside trails were also tempting, but we could not go too far down the bluff because the Pearl River had flooded. One entire observation deck, the newest one built, was under water.

Below is a slide show of my photos.



I left the field trip grateful for the opportunity to spend such a beautiful day learning with the children and teachers of St. Therese in such a quality museum and natural setting. Thank you, also, to all of the parents who accompanied us!