Summer Science Camps: Field Trip to BYU

Friday, June 26, 2009

Field Trip to BYU

On Thursday, we went on a field trip to BYU. Justin Bagley, a BYU graduate student in Ecology, showed us the fish tanks in the basement of the Widtsoe Building. He showed us fish from all over the world including live-bearing fish (fish that don't lay eggs) and a fruit-eating piranha! He even let the afternoon class help him feed his pet gar fish. Thank you, Justin, for taking time out of your busy day to help us learn!

Daily Schedule

9:30-10:15 - Learning Centers
Students will independently choose different learning activities. There will be a daily art center, library center, math center, drama center, writing center, and research center.

10:15-10:30 - Snack/Storytime
A small snack will be provided each day while the teacher reads a story.

10:30-11:15 - Project Work
This time will include direct instruction on topics we are studying, experiments, guest speakers, and other guided learning activities.

11:15-11:30 - Science Journals
Each day, the students will have an opportunity to write or draw something they are learning about in their science journals.

Director/Teacher: Cristina Duke

Testimonials

"Thank you!...My daughter really LOVED owl camp! She still talks about it and has a new found love for owls."
-Nicole S.

"My 2 girls did bug camp this year and had SO much fun! They have continued to talk all about bugs even weeks after camp ended. They have told me a number of interesting facts about bugs and insects and are still talking about camp. Bug Camp was so much fun that we turned right around and signed up for Rock Camp. It was another great week that we are still talking about! Thanks Cristina!"
-Kristin B.

"Miss Cristina taught four of my children from 1st-3rd grade. The summer camps were so fun and educational. They got so in-depth, they became experts in whatever they were studying. She teaches them how to learn and ask questions. My kids loved each one she did during the summer."
-Tami A.