DISCOVER ERIE

Third Grade Students participated in the Hands-On Learning Grant 

The students learned about the history of Erie.  They read books about the history of Erie.  A guest speaker from the Historical Society shared many interesting facts with the children.

The students visited Presque Isle to learn about the effects of garbage on the natural surroundings.  They also observed the many macro-invertebrates living in the ponds of Presque Isle. Students recorded their notes on the handheld computers provided by the grant.

The students also visited the Maritime Museum leaning about the history of Erie.  They were fascinated by the Flagship Niagara.

The students tested the waters of Lake Erie to find out if the lake is polluted.  Mr. Zagorski of Gannon University took the students out on the research vessel, The Environaut.  They collected water samples and tested the water.

After the students returned to the classroom, they used microscopes to search for indicators of pollution.  They recorded their results in a formal lab report.

Students created Powerpoint presentations to show all they learned during the entire grant.