The third-grade students, under the supervision of life sciences teacher Maysaa Musleh, organized an enriching scientific field trip to explore the concept and mechanisms of adaptation in animals and plants.
The trip began with a visit to a key center in Bethlehem specializing in selling birds, poultry, and fish. Students engaged directly with a variety of animals, touching them, exploring their textures, listening to their sounds, and learning about their biological characteristics. They enthusiastically discovered how the physical and behavioral traits of each living organism help it adapt to its environment—such as feathers enabling birds to fly, fins allowing fish to swim, and sharp beaks helping birds catch food.
The students then continued their tour to the natural area of Cremisan, where they enjoyed a walk among trees and wild plants. Teacher Maysaa guided them in identifying different leaf textures while explaining the adaptation mechanisms that help these plants survive in their environment.
This field trip provided students with an immersive experience in nature, turning it into a living laboratory that sparked their scientific curiosity, deepened their environmental awareness, and strengthened their connection to nature through hands-on learning in an interactive and exciting atmosphere.
