Nelson School Field Trip

Nelson School’s fifth and sixth grade had a wonderful trip to Ferry Beach Ecology School in Saco, Maine the week of May 10.  Students attended three lessons a day, exploring different ecosystems and gaining a better understanding of how cycles, change, succession, and disturbance work in different areas of our environment.  Lessons included the ABCs of Ecology, Astronomy, Abiotic Adventures, Beach and Dunes, Marine Lab, Salt Marsh, Forest, Nature at Night, Tide Pools, and Student Choice.  The final lesson, Connections, was an overview of the relationship between humans and their environment, with an emphasis on sustainability.  Between lessons, students had a chance to relax in their dormitories, walk the beach, and play on the volleyball and basketball courts. The fifth and sixth grade students enjoyed the opportunity to learn outside the classroom as well as bond with their classmates.