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6th Grade Field Trip to Wissahickon Watershed

Sixth graders from Skyview Upper Elementary joined Wissahickon Trails for an immersive field trip on May 11 focused on human impact within our local watershed.

To better understand how our daily actions influence water chemistry and nutrient levels, students conducted hands-on stream analysis and soil sampling. Using hand lenses for close observation and testing for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, our young scientists gained a firsthand look at environmental stewardship.

A huge thank you to Wissahickon Trails for providing such an enriching experience for our students!

A group of children and adults gather around a table with papers and a container of soil in the foreground, while a green wall and a glimpse of an outdoor area form the background.
Three young girls in the foreground are taking notes on clipboards in a lush green forest, while a group of people walks along a path in the blurred background.
Two boys are kneeling on a gravel path, writing on clipboards, with lush green foliage and a pink hula hoop in the foreground and a wooded area in the background.
Children in casual clothing gather around a table with trays of specimens and magnifying glasses, set against a backdrop of dirt and rocks.