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Hiking the Blue Hills
Becoming an annual event, the fourth grade team recently jumped on the bus and headed over the the Blue Hills for some science fun. The trip was split into two parts, our first being a tour of one of the longest running weather observatories in the United States and the second part being a hike down the hill. The kids (and teachers) were enthusiastic, science-focused, and ready for a great day!
The weather observatory was fantastic. We learned the history of the station, got to look at some really neat weather tools and then stood atop the tower for a 80 mile view of Massachusetts. The visit was a great compliment to the weather unit Ms. Baugher is currently working on in science class.
Our hike down the hill was also fantastic and, although a little cold, it couldn't have been more pleasant. Our guide told us about the Reservation's history as we looked at rocks and plant life along the way. Because of the early snow this year, the ground was so saturated with water that the runoff created little brooks and streams down the side of the mountain, a perfect compliment to our unit of the water cycle. Kids were so interested and inspired that a few suggested we build a similar water system at NHCS- keep your eyes open for the proposal, Mr. Andrews!
Check out the pictures below and if interested, check out the Blue Hills website and visit it yourself!
The weather observatory was fantastic. We learned the history of the station, got to look at some really neat weather tools and then stood atop the tower for a 80 mile view of Massachusetts. The visit was a great compliment to the weather unit Ms. Baugher is currently working on in science class.
Our hike down the hill was also fantastic and, although a little cold, it couldn't have been more pleasant. Our guide told us about the Reservation's history as we looked at rocks and plant life along the way. Because of the early snow this year, the ground was so saturated with water that the runoff created little brooks and streams down the side of the mountain, a perfect compliment to our unit of the water cycle. Kids were so interested and inspired that a few suggested we build a similar water system at NHCS- keep your eyes open for the proposal, Mr. Andrews!
Check out the pictures below and if interested, check out the Blue Hills website and visit it yourself!