The Botany and Conservation Science classes visited Hiram College’s 600-acre Biological Field Station for a guided tour and a presentation on the research conducted there. Students learned about ongoing ecological studies, including forest and prairie management as well as insect and plant research. In addition, they discovered that Hiram is one of only four sites worldwide—and the most successful—participating in a program to breed endangered duck species.
Middle Schoolers learned how to "dab" on stain as a way to apply wood stain and finishes!
The College & Career class impressed Mrs. Morris with their communication and listening skills during their teamwork unit. For this activity, they created a blind drawing; one student verbally described an image to a non-looking partner who then tried to draw it....
The NHS students at Rootstown High School volunteer their time reading to the students at the elementary school! We love this activity because the little kids look up to the big kids, and it is a great way to continue building community throughout the district!