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The Southwest Philly Schoolyard Habitat Project
 David Michaels from the PHS talks to the Students. |
 Mrs. Jeanne Majetich and class around their adopted tree. |
Patterson School continued its study of the urban habitat by teaming with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Franklin Institute, and Friends of Elmwood Park. The goal was to create a living outdoor classroom that would enhance the students knowledge with hands on activities. A second goal was to create a sense of stewardship for the Earth by learning and caring for trees that were planted by the Friends of Elmwood Park, a local civic group formed under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The society is world famous for its Spring Flower Show.
 Jeff Tober of the PHS points out a branch. |
 Mrs. Washington and class at her Washington Hawthorn. |
The students in Kindergarten, first, and
second grade
completed the Foss kit Trees.
The kit contains
hands on activities as well as a literature connection that
included the
Lorax by Dr. Suess. Mrs. D Ambrogia adapted the book and an
environmental
play was performed by the third and fourth grade
classes.
 Mrs. D'ambrogia plays for the assembly. |
 Mr. Lippo, Patterson's principal, distributes Public Science Awards. |