Fifth-graders tell school board how Uinta Science Camp turned lessons into hands-on learning
Summary
Two Clark Elementary students described their Uinta Science Camp experiences, telling the Uinta County School District #1 board that the camp turned classroom science into practical lessons with rangers, firefighters and field work that inspired careers and strengthened teamwork.
Two Clark Elementary students addressed the Uinta County School District #1 Board of Trustees to report on their experience at the Uinta Science Camp, telling trustees the trip connected classroom lessons to real-world science.
"When we went up to the Uinta's, it felt like stepping into a whole new world," Henry Hogan, a fifth grader, told the board. He described cabin life, hiking, hearing elk and meeting forest rangers, firefighters and people who described logging and pollination. "It wasn't just fun. It was an adventure that made science come to life in a way that you can't get from a textbook," he said.
Kinley Harding, another student, said students drilled tree cores to estimate tree age, learned to assess river health by observing fish, and tried hands-on experiments with fire-service demonstrations. "One of the best parts was getting to make memories with my friends and make new friends," she said, thanking the board for supporting the program.
Board members and staff thanked the students and praised the logistics partners. Presenters acknowledged support from the district’s central kitchen and transportation department and named Smith's Food and Drug as a community partner that helped supply food and supplies for the trip.
Superintendent Thomas and others commended the students and staff for arranging the camp experiences; the board moved on to the next presentation after brief discussion.
The student remarks were part of the board’s presentations segment and did not require board action. Trustees indicated support for continuing opportunities that provide hands-on learning and career exposure for students.
