Third graders recently attended an exciting field trip to the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science in Bakersfield. Building on that engaging educational experience, Mrs. Page’s class returned to campus ready to extend their learning in a meaningful way — through an activity designed to introduce skills used in middle and high school AVID programs.
Students completed an age-appropriate version of a “One Pager,” a reflective research activity that blends art, writing, and critical thinking. To support their work, students revisited museum videos to recall important facts and vocabulary while practicing valuable academic skills such as careful viewing, note-taking, listening, pausing to reflect, and identifying key information.
As they worked, students eagerly made connections between the videos and concepts they had previously learned in science and history lessons. Their excitement was contagious, with many rushing up to share discoveries and insights with their teacher.
The level of focus and enthusiasm in the classroom was unmistakable — so much so that Mrs. Page proudly and repeatedly referred to her students as “young scholars!”
Experiences like these show how hands-on learning and thoughtful reflection help our students grow into confident thinkers, curious learners, and future academic leaders.
