5th Grade Trip to Coolcrest and Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary

We traveled to Coolcrest and enjoyed 18 holes of minigolf.  Then we headed to Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary for lunch and a special program.  We learned about many of the creatures and plants in MO wetlands.  Then the students split into groups to test the pH, clarity, and depth of the creek.  Students then used nets and cups to collect creek creatures including crayfish, a tan cricket, a dragonfly nymph, a mayfly nymph, and some damselfly nymphs.  

Introducing the 2015 GATE Mini Golf Champions!

We learned about several of the creatures and plants in MO wetlands.  This presentation is about the bullfrog.

Getting directions from Ms. Pat.

They spotted some raccoon tracks.

Learning about all of the creatures they caught.

Examining a crayfish exoskeleton that they found.