As part of fifth grade’s Earth Science unit, the students traveled to The Fairfield Audubon for a field experience focused on weather and climate. The young scientists investigated three different habitats; meadow, swamp and woodland. After discussing the characteristics of each of these diverse habitats students collected scientific data. At each site they recorded air temperature, wind speed and checked rain gauges. They recorded and compared the data from each site, making inferences about the fluctuations in information gathered. They also learned how to use a compass and plotted the sun’s location in the sky over a four hour period. After warming up back at the center and a bite to eat, the students headed back outside to visit the birds of pray paddock and play a fun game. Teachers, parents and students alike were captivated by the stories of the injured and rescued birds. They learned what to do if they find an injured animal. The game also taught students about humans impact on the environment. Students assumed the role of migrating birds, while other students were predators. Depending on which obstacles they faced along the way, such as habitat destruction, disease caused by pesticides, or an increase in predators, the migrating birds survived or didn’t. Though this game was fun it also showed students how outside conditions, whether natural or occurring via human impact, affect the natural world. It was truly a day packed with learning and fun!