FIELD TRIP TO THE DEPOT

Colleen Skipper-Mitchell guides first graders through the display at the Depot Museum.


Mrs. Parks’ first grade class learns about worm grunting.

Story & Photos By LYNDA KINSEY

Fond memories were made of Sopchoppy as the entire Shadeville Elementary first grade class went on a fieldtrip to the Depot and park on Friday, May 5. A variety of educational and activity stations were set up for learning .
The children took a tour of the Depot as Colleen Skipper-Mitchell answered questions and gave the historical significance of the displays. The students were seated classroom style as Chris Brown used a mini-sized example to illustrate how the trains used to run, including sound. Many hands were raised for questions after this demonstration.  
The children received a hands-on worm grunting experience directed by Nelson Martin. They got to hold a wiggly worm, pick out a flower seed packet and planted the seeds. They learned how important the worms are to the soil for the plants to grow by Jamie Martin.
Over at the park they got to hula hoop, listen to live music by Frank Lindamood, learn about the plants and play on the playground.