Second trip during WHS spring break!
WHS students participated in a beach exploration with Hampton University professors and current undergraduate students.
Students learning about the beach before going out to explore....
Professor explaining ocean tides
One of their many little friends in the building
Professor helping students set their GIS system to track their location and milage
Community member talks to students about the beach as a private vs. public property
The exploration begins!
Students measuring ground levels
WHS student asking about an item he found on the sand
Hampton University undergraduate students showing how to use the net to take samples
Smal fish were found and place into buckets
WHS students trying to collect fish with the help of undergraduates
Learning about the purpose of the rocks placed at opposite side of the beach
After exploring and having lunch on the beach
The day ended with a trip to the
VA Aquarium & Marine Science Center
S4S will start again next year.
JOIN by talking to BJ, Ms. Luisa or Ms. Cupp!