Vilonia School District

On Friday, the students in Mrs. Kinley's and Mrs. Steward's Science classes attended class at a local pond. The classes have partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Stream Team to explore a wide range of issues regarding the health of their local environment and discover relationships between land and water quality. The students performed hands-on experiements and engaged in scientific investigations. They explored the pond hydrology and biology, tested water quality, and collected data on the physical, chemical, and biological parameters of a local pond. Thank you Mr. John Burden from the Arkansas Game and Fish for coming out and leading the investigations. The site for this outdoor classroom learning took place at the local Weaver Family Park & Community Pond located off Mount Olive. The students will present their findings to the school board and city council in the coming months. They will also return to the pond in the spring to collect more data.