Hull Public Schools Kicks Off Summer Watershed Science Program
From left: Scarlett Arevalo, Cali Gibons, Sofi Zalduondo, Rebecca Timins, Santiago Andrews-Mundo, Colin English, Cameron Her and Pixi Dyer. Not pictured Calista Nizhoni Wyman. (Photo Courtesy Hull Public Schools)
HULL -- Superintendent Judith Kuehn, Principal Michael Knybel and Hull High School Science Teacher Sheila Blair are pleased to announce that the Hull Public Schools Summer Watershed Science program has begun.
The kickoff began on Wednesday, June 21 with a guided tour of the Weir River Watershed led by Executive Director of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association Sam Woods and Hull Public Schools Summer Watershed Science Program co-teacher Heather Weber.
This event marks the first of many that students will participate in as part of the Hull Public Schools Summer Watershed Science program. The 10-week summer program gives students in all grade levels the opportunity to earn Hull High School science credits and/or an NOAA/Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary Certificate while exploring the Hull, Hingham and Cohasset Watershed.
Throughout the summer, students will monitor the water quality of the Weir River Watershed to determine the effects of dams and climate change on native wildlife, which directly affect human health, well-being and the economy.
“This program provides our students with an abundance of opportunities for summer learning and adventure under the leadership of two extraordinary teachers Sheila Blair and Heather Weber," said Superintendent Kuehn.
Future highlight activities include a kayaking tour and water quality monitoring of the Weir River Watershed and the North/South Rivers Watershed.
Registration for next summer's 2024 Watershed Science program will begin in March 2024.
The Hull Public Schools Summer Science program, in collaboration with the Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research (CCSCR), is made possible thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant.
B-WET program is an environmental program that promotes place-based experiential learning for K–12 students and related professional development for teachers. B-WET fosters the growth of new, innovative programs and encourages capacity-building and environmental education partnerships.
To learn more about Bay Watershed Education and Training Grant, click here.
About Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research:
The Center for Student Coastal Research (CSCR) is the regional leader in actively engaging students in authentic, community-based, hands-on, environmental research.
CSCR provides students opportunities to build an understanding of our coastal ecosystem that inspires them to stewardship of our community resources. At the forefront of environmental education, CSCR encourages independent thinking and innovation as they nurture future leaders of our fragile planet.
To learn more about CSCR, click here.
The Hull Public Schools Summer Watershed Science program began on Wednesday, June 21. (Photo Courtesy Hull Public Schools)