Third and fourth graders at Chatterton School became animal experts on March 8 after attending assemblies presented by a regional environmental educator from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
For third graders, Ron Gelardi reviewed the different strategies animals and insects use to protect themselves. The interactive assembly ties into portions of the science curriculum. He reviewed how shells, armor and exoskeletons protect skin and bones, as well as other anatomical features of certain animals.
“Some animals, like armadillos and hedgehogs, can even roll up into a ball and their entire body is protected by the armor or quills,” Gelardi said.
Lukas, a student in Ms. Colfer and Ms. Zaita’s third grade class, said he found the camouflaging animals the most interesting.Valentina, another student, added that she did not know that some animals can mimic others to avoid being captured or eaten.
The fourth graders learned all about Long Island bats.
Date Added: 3/9/2023