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Temple Beth Sholom Schools (TBSS) in Sarasota kicked off its science curriculum for the second- and third-grade classes with a learning expedition to the Celery Fields on Feb. 11, the Temple says in a news release. Through TBSS' project-based learning pro- gram, the excursion enabled the students to enjoy a hands-on science lesson as they learned first-hand about vertebrate research they were studying at the school. "When we approach a new unit in science, it is important to look at the overall standards and decide how we can best combine direct instruction with hands-on experiences," said Barbara O'Brien, a science teacher in the sec- ond and third grades at TBSS in the release. "We always want to be a part of what is going on in our community, and we want to help our students learn about their direct involvement in positively affecting their environments while making sure the students are receiving the important scientific knowledge that each unit is based upon." Jacob, a second-grader and — he says — future dentist, was quick to share his newfound knowledge of invertebrates and vertebrates. "Today we've seen about 10 birds," he is quoted in the news release. "This is way more TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM SCHOOLS KICKS OFF SCIENCE CURRICULUM Second- and third-grade students at Temple Beth Sholom Schools enjoy a science excursion. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader March 7, 2014 Page 134