I felt the fieldtrip to the pond gave the class a “hands-on” experience to real nature. We’ve been learning a huge amount of information on ponds, rivers, biotic and the abiotic factors for these ecosystems. However, being able to experience all of this at a real stream and getting to test real factors is very different. The scenery around the pond was beautiful and very fresh with the colours of autumn. The trip made me feel like I was a professional investigator working on a serious case. The “hands-on” work made me realize how interested I am in this field of work. - a student.
