Owls and Pellet Dissection:
Through a grant from the Foundation, second graders learned how to dissect an owl pellet to include pulling apart and cleaning bones in the pellet using a toothpick. Working in teams, they then learned how to reconstruct the skeleton. This hands-on activity enriched the course work and taught students to work collaboratively to reach a goal. In addition, they were able to hone their science skills as they learned rudimentary dissection methods.

Healthy Heart:
It is well accepted that healthy habits begin in childhood, and children who grow up with an emphasis on fitness will develop lasting healthy living skills. The Foundation was pleased to provide funds to purchase heart rate monitors to enable students to monitor and review their heart rates as they increase their physical activity. Being able to actually read their heart rate encouraged students to engage in greater aerobic activity while learning about the positive effects it has on their heart and overall well-being.

Fairview School District