River Academy, July 10, 2018
During day 3 of Missouri River Academy we examined different parts of the Missouri River ecosystem, from the plants that grow along its banks to the fish that swim in its waters.
We started the day off learning about birds from the Missouri River Bird Observatory. Students looked at bird skulls and played a game that mimicked a bird’s migration pattern. The kids used all of their senses on a riparian forest hike and unleashed their artistic sides by painting Missouri River-inspired watercolors.
After lunch, we set back out onto the river to go fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation! Some students dissected Asian carp, an activity loved by some and disliked by others, but everyone enjoyed using poles to fish for catfish.
Students stretched their minds with Minute Mystery riddles during the Olympic games (The Pride is in the lead by 5 points) and ate watermelon by the pool during community time.
Today was the final day of research for the Missouri River Action Project. Tomorrow students will work on drafts for their presentations, which they will create and present on Thursday.
We watched the sun go down from the river during a sunset cruise. The students socialized and opened up to each other during a group reflection activity called Rose, Thorn, and Bud.
It is wonderful to see the friendships among the campers growing with each passing day!
Photo by Steve Schnarr
River Academy, July 10, 2018
During day 3 of Missouri River Academy we examined different parts of the Missouri River ecosystem, from the plants that grow along its banks to the fish that swim in its waters.
We started the day off learning about birds from the Missouri River Bird Observatory. Students looked at bird skulls and played a game that mimicked a bird’s migration pattern. The kids used all of their senses on a riparian forest hike and unleashed their artistic sides by painting Missouri River-inspired watercolors.
After lunch, we set back out onto the river to go fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation! Some students dissected Asian carp, an activity loved by some and disliked by others, but everyone enjoyed using poles to fish for catfish.
Students stretched their minds with Minute Mystery riddles during the Olympic games (The Pride is in the lead by 5 points) and ate watermelon by the pool during community time.
Today was the final day of research for the Missouri River Action Project. Tomorrow students will work on drafts for their presentations, which they will create and present on Thursday.
We watched the sun go down from the river during a sunset cruise. The students socialized and opened up to each other during a group reflection activity called Rose, Thorn, and Bud.
It is wonderful to see the friendships among the campers growing with each passing day!
Photo by Steve Schnarr