Second graders have science lesson at the beach

Second graders spent a morning at the beach last week, collecting specimens for the science room tide pool and saltwater aquarium. This annual science class field trip provides materials for many class projects and experiments. Students collect sand and empty periwinkle shells, as well as various nonliving objects like driftwood, dried seaweed, shells, feathers, and stones. The beach they visited has abundant tide pools at low tide, which coincided with Tenacre’s visit. The science room’s tide pool is a unique feature of the science curriculum, particularly for second graders, who focus on marine life.