Red-Tailed Hawks engage Renton/Skyway Boys & Girls Club

The students have engaged in recording observations and data in scientific journals as they surveyed portions of Cedar River Park, took soil samples in the park woodlands and gathered water samples from the park wetlands. They even launched a tethered weather balloon to gather data about altitude, temperature, humidity and wind direction. Along the journey, the students learned about cartography, using a magnetic compass, and building and using a handheld sextant. They used trigonometry to determine the height of trees and record observations of how the winds were manipulating the weather balloon. Students conducted experiments to understand atmospheric pressure. They also engaged in discussion and shared information about the ecology of their own neighborhoods. Today, Eleanor Clark, an Environmental Resources Engineer, will lead a discussion on climate change.