By: BHS News Staff
October 25, 2022
On Thursday, October 6, Brooklyn High School students in Mrs. Catherine Woodruff’s Earth Science and Physics classes went on a hands-on and interactive field trip to the Big Creek Reservation.
The students interacted with the staff from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, West Creek Conservancy, Big Creek Connect, Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, and the General Motors Parma Plant to learn more about the environment.
This field trip was organized by the Big Creek Stream Monitoring Program and was fully-funded by a General Motors Community Impact Grant.
Students from John Marshall High School also attended the field trip, and their science classes explored the creek and surrounding areas as well.
All students participated in a tour of the area to observe the native plants and trees while learning about watershed management and the impact of human activities, both positively and negatively.
Students also conducted hands-on, real-world experiments for pH, Nitrate, and Phosphate levels on collected water samples. They also interacted with watershed models to find the effects of fertilizers and other pollutants on water quality.
Mrs. Woodruff’s classes learned many new and exciting aspects of environmental science during this field trip, and the day and overall experience were valued as educational and entertaining.
A big thanks to Big Creek Reservation for allowing our students to have this opportunity!
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