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South Huntington students showcase 'living classroom' marine lab and STEM projects
Summary
High-school science research teachers and students presented a 'living classroom' marine biology lab, satellite and drone projects, and engineering prototypes. The board was asked to approve a maintenance contract to sustain the lab and agreed to site visits and slide materials for board members.
The South Huntington Union Free School District on Jan. 7 spotlighted its high school science research program, showcasing a "living classroom" that district presenters said includes more than 1,000 gallons of live coral, plant-growth stations used on the International Space Station and student-built prototypes.
"This is literally a living classroom," said Mr. Faraco, one of the program's teachers, as he described tanks, quarantine systems and filtration that students use for hands-on research. He told the board about donated equipment, including a tank he described as "about $67,000" and aluminum stands costing "$8,000," and credited outside nonprofit…
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