High School Travels to Atlanta and Boston

Mary M. Silgals, Editor

High School Trip to Boston 

Students in grades 9 through 12 were treated to an experiential learning experience when the group took a stopover trip to Atlanta, Georgia and a four day trip to Boston, Massachusetts in April. 

First stop: Atlanta, Georgia

 The students’ first stop after landing in Atlanta was to tour the Body Exhibition.  Since the teaching of basic human anatomy and physiology are hallmarks of any child’s education, science teacher, Robin Grieg took the role of facilitator and guided the students through the exhibit. The Exhibition offers a rare school experience in a way no textbook ever could. According to the Exhibition founders, “BODIES...The Exhibition teaches students about the complexities of the human body and the necessity of proper nutrition, regular activity, and healthy lifestyle choices, such as avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.” From this intriguing exhibition, students traveled on to the Georgia Aquarium where one of the special events of the tour included viewing the beluga whales. After a full day of learning in Atlanta, the students departed in the evening to fly on to Massachusetts.