At the aquarium, the Wells students observed various marine life and learned about ocean ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the interdependence of organisms, fulfilling standards related to Earth and life sciences. After gaining insights into marine biology, we proceeded to the beach to explore firsthand coastal environments, apply scientific concepts, and engage in hands-on activities. This helped the students meet their objectives for investigating Earth’s systems and processes.

At the beach, the students didn’t just soak up the sun but also engaged in active exploration and problem-solving. Armed with pencils and curiosity, they conducted a survey as a hands-on application to identify environmental issues. To the students’ dismay, the survey unveiled concerning problems plaguing the coastal ecosystem. They observed a bloom, an overgrowth of algae fueled by excess nutrients, suffocating marine life and marring the beach’s natural beauty. Additionally, the Wells students’ investigation revealed a distressing abundance of plastic waste littering the shoreline, posing threats to marine organisms and ecosystems.

These findings ignited a sense of urgency within the group. The Wells students are inspired to take action, so they brainstormed solutions and discussed the importance of environmental stewardship. The Wells students will be join other groups to tackle the problem together. 

Overall, the field trip was eventful and informative for the students. Hands-on activities such as these present real-life examples that are relevant to our students’ daily lives. Equipped with new knowledge and understanding, the Wells Chonburi students are preparing to implement ways to curb pollution that damages our shorelines.

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The Chonburi students left early on Friday morning to arrive in time to meet many of the club representatives at the On Nut campus. The representatives talked about their clubs, how they started the clubs and how they support their community. This inspired both the students and teachers to take action in Chonburi and get more involved in the community. 

After the presentations, the students joined the other middle school students in Ms. Ro’s Math class. Following the Pre-algebra class, the students had the opportunity to meet the middle school council and engage in some icebreaker activities. The purpose of these activities was to get the students to know each other a bit better and to start building cross-campus connections for future events and endeavors. 

Then it was time for the highlight of the day. Under the guidance of Mr. Richie, the students jumped into a biosphere project. The students worked together to create a biosphere. The students worked collaboratively to set up their biospheres, to make the biosphere completely self-sustaining. They had to follow instructions and discuss different options of how the biosphere would work. 

Allowing students to participate in cross-campus activities allows them to share ideas and learn from each other. The students are challenged to think critically as they troubleshoot issues that arise within the biosphere. They learn to analyze data, make observations, and make informed decisions to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Also, cross-campus collaboration ensures a system-wide quality of learning as teachers work together to plan and implement lessons. Our language learners find new ways to use English when working with new friends. 

The purpose of a day like this goes beyond making a biosphere. It provides a rich educational experience that promotes scientific understanding, environmental consciousness, teamwork, and a sense of community, while also nurturing skills and values that students can carry with them into the future.

Overall, our students made new connections and friends while building their confidence and independence as young adults. They learned new skills and found new ideas to implement at their individual campuses.

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