The 4th and 5th graders had a great trip to Bushy Hill today! They learned survival skills like recognizing edible and useful plants and trees, making fire from friction and a bow drill, building a shelter and making cordage.
Leaf identification
Taking notes on leaf and tree characteristics
Fire making with Mr. Fixx
Building an all-weather debris huts using great teamwork
Cordage (rope) making from rafia palm fibers
