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Water in the West: Students Study Outdoors
Students at Hemingway STEAM School are spending time at the Big Wood River in a new elective class for 6/7 grade students called, Water in the West.
The class explores the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Big Wood River. Currently students are investigating the rich macroinvertebrate life in the river. Students are asking questions, "How does macroinvertebrate diversity and water quality relate to one another?, and "How can we quantify the health of the Big Wood River? Who cares about this information?"
Hemingway STEAM teacher Ross Parsons wrote, “Recently we headed down to the Big Wood River to 'wet our fly lines.’ After a few days of casting practice under their belt, students were able to hone their skills at the confluence of Warm Springs Creek - just steps away from our classroom! We had a ton of support from parent volunteers. Unique opportunities like this are what makes the Wood River Valley a great place to grow and learn.”
Electives at Hemingway STEAM School are taught by the English Language Arts, math, social studies, science and language teachers. Electives include Drama, TED Talks, Sports Science and Entrepreneurship.