East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Middle School Students Participate In Life Science Project At LSU

Press release from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System:

Aug. 16 2021

Last month, Glasgow Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-grade life science class participated in LSU AgCenter’s summer enrichment program.

Family and consumer science teacher Jennifer Bravata brought the initiative to her students in July, where she taught the students to fertilize a dozen chicken eggs and three duck eggs.

“My students were able to learn about sustainability,” she said. “Specifically, during times of national crisis when the grocery stores might be empty of produce, meat or milk products, there is still a way to obtain those things.”

“Every species begins developing the same way, and many students did not realize that,” Bravata said. “The lesson at the LSU AgCenter taught students that even though things such as alligators and chickens appear different, they are quite similar, and that applies to all types of species.”

“I like to teach several different things to my students because I think it will be beneficial to all students, no matter what path they choose beyond high school,” she said.

“My students were able to smell and touch the basil,” she said. “We also discussed what recipes include basil as well as what type of a food product basil is. I want my students to understand the importance of the farm-to-table concept.”

Bravata encourages her students to learn about Louisiana agriculture by visiting local shops, farmers markets, or local farms.

Students can learn about Louisiana agriculture and life science by visiting the LSU AgCenter website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

This press release was produced by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The views expressed here are the author’s own.