Beaty Box Brings The BC seashore to Life
Last month, the Little School and Junior School transformed into a coastal laboratory with the Beaty Biodiversity Museum's "Beaty Box"—packed with marine specimens from BC's seashore.
Students examined feathers, shells, and other coastal artifacts up close, sketching what they observed and noting important characteristics. They discovered how these organisms adapt to survive in their banded seashore zones, gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse adaptations found along our coast.
This wasn't just a science lesson. Students wove together scientific observation, artistic expression, and language arts, exploring biomes through multiple lenses simultaneously. In the school's Innovation Lab, they were guided through the contents of the box as they connected these seashore specimens to the broader concept of biomes and ecosystems.
The learning continued as students expanded their exploration of animal adaptations and biomes, those large ecosystems defined by vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife. Through reading and note-taking, they built a deeper appreciation of the natural world that surrounds them.
