NC Wildlife Center Field Trip

Our grade level had a gorgeous day for our field trip to the NC Wildlife center. We enjoyed a walk to NC State campus, a ride on the Wolfline, and several hours at the center. While at the Wildlife center, we visited an animal identification lab (that's right, skin, scat, and skulls!), and walked area woods and gardens learning to recognize key habitat elements for many of North Carolina's Piedmont mammals. We also attended a short film and lecture on the difference between generalist and specialist species, and the impact of urban development on the Piedmont's animal residents.

What are you made of?

Culture, the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group; the characteristic features of everyday existence (Marriam-Webster). As we study our great state and the impact that geography and social factors have on the way we live, it would be interesting to learn about the kinds of traditions, beliefs, dress, food and even, family history that each student within the fourth grade at Olds possess. This "culture" does not have to be directly related to an ethnicity or extended family heritage but can be about where you live, vacations that you take, or anything else that might affect your personal way of life.

So here it is, the post you have all been waiting for! This is your opportunity to take whatever it is that you can offer and be resourceful, crafty, out-of-the box, eccentric even-to demonstrate how your life is affected by culture. So, get ready... get set...go! Share what you're made of!