Berlin, MD – On Friday, March 28, Worcester Prep’s 2nd-grade students hosted a Habitat Fair for fellow lower school students, staff, and families. Attendees learned about the various places where animals make their homes, from the rainforest to the Arctic and all the habitats in between.
In class, the students explored different types of land and water habitats, the animals that inhabit each one, the adaptations they make, and the food chain. They also examined the various types of plants, landforms, and threats present in each habitat. After their lessons, it was the students' turn to teach by spending a month researching and writing about their selected habitat. They chose an animal from that habitat, and with the assistance of lower school art teacher, Mrs. Roman, they each created a model of the animal in art class. The project also transitioned to computer class, where Mrs. Lyons guided them in compiling their research into a digital presentation.
In the end, students learned how each habitat can be conserved and ways they can contribute.
Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410. 641. 3575.
WPS 2nd grader Christian Williams (Berlin, MD) shared his habitat project on the Desert with his family. Pictured from the left are his grandfather, Jim Mathias; his parents, Lauren and Beau Williams; and his grandparents, Roland and Roxanne Williams.
WPS teacher Ms. Peyton Shockley high-fived 2nd grader Tenley Brittingham (Bishopville, MD) in celebration of a job well done on her habitat project at this year's fair.
WPS 2nd grader Henry Johnson (Lewes, DE) was thrilled to share his Coral Reef habitat project with his family. Pictured from the left are his mother, Jessica Johnson; his sister, Ella Johnson; his brother, Will Johnson; and his father, Jonathan Johnson.
WPS second-grade student Romie Crevecoeur (Seaford, DE) was excited to exhibit her diorama of the Savannah Grasslands at this year's Habitat Fair.
WPS parents Ryan and Kristy Haley were delighted to visit their daughter, Harper Haley (Bishopville, MD), to view her Desert habitat project.
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Worcester Preparatory School
508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586
Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.