Recording observations of living specimens found in pond water and not readily seen with the naked eye resulted in excitement and awe for Levittown fourth-grade students from Northside School, who received a science lesson from Outdoor Learning Center teacher Jessica Mills.
The students first learned about the parts of a microscope and were taught to create a wet mount slide, utilizing droplets of water drawn from the Outdoor Learning Center’s pond. After viewing living specimens placed under a microscope, the students were instructed to record their observations and identify the organisms seen on their slides.
Levittown’s Outdoor Learning Center is located at Levittown Memorial Education Center and includes a pond, greenhouse and gardens in which students can experience science first hand. The center is also equipped with an adjacent lab to allow for preparation and follow up to outdoor activities.
