2nd Grade Visit to the Saint Joseph Natural History Museum
As part of the “Sharing the Planet” PYP transdisciplinary theme, our second- grade students visited the Saint Joseph Natural History Museum.
During the visit, students had the opportunity to learn about various animal species that lived in Anatolia and its surrounding regions in the past and those that continue to inhabit these areas today. They explored animals’ natural habitats and anatomical features through fossils and observed taxidermied specimens of many wild animals, including deer, wolves, bears, foxes, and birds of prey. They also discovered rich collections of insects, butterflies, and eggs gathered from Anatolia, as well as herbarium specimens (dried plants).
Through this enjoyable and educational experience, students gained a deeper appreciation of the diversity of nature and observed how living things in different ecosystems are affected by environmental changes and events taking place on our planet. They were once again reminded that all forms of life are interconnected and discovered the importance of protecting our planet for the well-being of all living things.
