Texas Tech University

Outdoor Learning Center at Junction Hosts Grady ISD

By Deidra Lundberg, Section Coordinator

Texas Tech Outdoor Learning Center at Junction had the pleasure of welcoming the Grady ISD fifth graders this month. They attended a three-day academy at the OLC to help cure their nature deficit.

Trent ISD students search for butterflies by the Llano River.

Grady ISD students search for crayfish by the Llano River.

Trent ISD students search for butterflies by the Llano River.

Grady ISD students search for crayfish by the Llano River.

During their visit, the Grady students learned about watersheds and where our water comes from. They got to learn in the classroom and make models, then move to the OLC stream trailer where hands-on interactive activities are available to the students to learn even more.

They moved down to the riparian area around the South Llano River and were able to take their very own photographs to represent their interpretations of various ecological concepts. After exploring, the students were excited to present their findings and photos to their classmates.

Some of the other topics the Grady ISD students were able to study over the three-day adventure were geology, aquatic biology, nocturnal creatures, buoyancy and density, and finally Quail CSI.

Science in the Sun June 2022

Check out Science in the Sun, June 2022

Science in the Sun June 2022

Check out Science in the Sun, June 2022

The Outdoor Learning Center keeps students engaged in a safe and unique environment while increasing students' self-esteem, relationships with peers, problem-solving skills and motivation. This helps them develop a sense of stewardship toward- the environment while gaining real-world inquiries that link to collegiate and career opportunities at the TTU OLC.

TTU OLC at Junction is open during the summer! We have an academy the second week of June that is phenomenal. Don't miss Science in the Sun at the Outdoor Learning Center June 13 – 16! Contact us TODAY!