East Burke student Max Williams (right) reaches for a cup of water after Ray Childers student Isaiah Cramer plants a Wandering Jew plant in his plastic cup, a mini greenhouse.
Although the kids weren’t able to pet the animals, the high schoolers brought out sheep and a horse for the kids to learn about. According to the high school student showing off the sheep, this breed doesn’t have to be sheared, they shed their fur on their own.
The high schooler showed the fifth graders the horse’s gums, explaining how to check the color to know if they need worm medicine. To check sheep, they flip down their bottom eyelids.
East Burke High student Jaxson Wiley (left) held the post and the back of the staple gun when Ray Childers fifth grader Kayden Huffman was the only one in his group to volunteer to shoot it.
East Burke student Max Williams (right) reaches for a cup of water after Ray Childers student Isaiah Cramer plants a Wandering Jew plant in his plastic cup, a mini greenhouse.
Fifth graders from across the county flocked to East Burke High School and Freedom High School last Friday, March 20, learning about farm animals, making mini greenhouses, and shooting staple guns with the guidance of high school agriculture students.
High schoolers led each of the workshop tables for Agriculture Day, giving the elementary schoolers quick explanations on their respective topics, such as how a circuit board works in a barn and what it takes to raise livestock.
At the end of the visit, students left with plastic cups and Ziploc bags filled with plants to grow at home.
— JC
East Burke High student Jaxson Wiley (left) held the post and the back of the staple gun when Ray Childers fifth grader Kayden Huffman was the only one in his group to volunteer to shoot it.
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The high schooler showed the fifth graders the horse’s gums, explaining how to check the color to know if they need worm medicine. To check sheep, they flip down their bottom eyelids.
JACOB CHRISTOPHER / THE PAPER
Although the kids weren’t able to pet the animals, the high schoolers brought out sheep and a horse for the kids to learn about. According to the high school student showing off the sheep, this breed doesn’t have to be sheared, they shed their fur on their own.
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