Houston Academy Students Visit Deussen Park

More than 35 Houston Academy students visited Deussen Park to attend Precinct One’s Earth Day on April 26.

The Houston Academy students received scientific lessons in a fun-filled atmosphere. At the annual event, students learn about nature and the environment. Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee and the America’s Promise Alliance sponsored the event.

The students divided up into groups. Each group rotated to six learning station in 25-minute intervals. The students learned about animals’ habitats. They also learned how everything in nature interconnects. Students also learned about the importance of keeping waterways cleans and water conservation.

Organizations that participated included the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center and the Downtown Aquarium. Also present were the Bayou Preservation Association, the Harris County Flood District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Texas Parks and Wildlife J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area Alligator Program also participated.

“The students enjoyed the hands-on activities,” said Denise Gaudiano, magnet curriculum specialist at Houston Academy. “And they enjoyed being able to touch creatures such as snakes and a live alligator. The handler had taped the alligator’s mouth so that the students could touch it.”

Event organizers also provided various door prizes for students and lunch.

“Everyone at Houston Academy thanks Commissioner El Franco Lee for this opportunity,” said Gaudiano. “This was a great educational experience for the students.