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FLC family science night held
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Fulton 4-5 Learning Center recently held a family science night Tuesday, March 14 which focused on astronomy and oceanography.
The event was made possible through a grant with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi called the Cabeza de Vaca Earthmobile Project. The purpose of the grant is to increase elementary students’ understanding of the earth sciences.
Science teachers Martha McLeod, Debbie Shedden, and David Pringle work with professors from TAMU-CC and other grant participants throughout the school year on various projects which help to heighten students’ knowledge of the earth sciences.
In addition to TAMU-CC staff, members of the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society were also on hand at the event with large telescopes for the students to view the earth’s moon and the planet Saturn. One of Saturn’s moons was also visible through the telescopes. Stations dealing with oceanography were also set up inside the school’s cafeteria. Students had opportunities to learn about density differences in fresh water versus salt water and to view an Enviroscape to see how pollution on land affects the quality of our water supply.
The event was made possible through a grant with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi called the Cabeza de Vaca Earthmobile Project. The purpose of the grant is to increase elementary students’ understanding of the earth sciences.
Science teachers Martha McLeod, Debbie Shedden, and David Pringle work with professors from TAMU-CC and other grant participants throughout the school year on various projects which help to heighten students’ knowledge of the earth sciences.
In addition to TAMU-CC staff, members of the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society were also on hand at the event with large telescopes for the students to view the earth’s moon and the planet Saturn. One of Saturn’s moons was also visible through the telescopes. Stations dealing with oceanography were also set up inside the school’s cafeteria. Students had opportunities to learn about density differences in fresh water versus salt water and to view an Enviroscape to see how pollution on land affects the quality of our water supply.
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