Chapel School Students Visit The New York Botanical Gardens

Bronxville, NY- On Friday, October 25, 2019, The Chapel School second graders went on a field trip to The New York Botanical Garden. While visiting the gardens, the students celebrated the season of fall. They investigated gourds and giant pumpkins to develop a deeper understanding of pumpkin diversity and the life cycle. Each child had an opportunity to explore pumpkin seeds and observe the germination process. Mrs. Hillier, second grade teacher at The Chapel School, stated, “This field trip connected with our science unit since we have been studying all about plants. It is great to be able to visit the gardens and let the students have a hands on experience and see first hand what we have been learning about in class.” The second graders prepared for the trip by learning about the parts of a plant, how each part of a plant helps the plant live, where different kinds of plants live, and the life cycle of a plant.

The students were able to touch and see all different type and sizes of pumpkins and gourds. “That one is bigger than us,” exclaimed one student. “The seeds all look a like but the gourds are all so different,” stated another. “Visiting the gardens helps the material come to life, it’s always fun to see their eyes light up when they see how large the pumpkins can grow.”

The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, New York. For more information about The Chapel School, please call 914-337-3202 or visit the website at www.thechapelschool.org.