Published in the December 25, 2013-January 7, 2014 issue of Morgan Hill Life
By Katie Witter
Katie Witter
Science gives us a different view of the world. For example, looking through a microscope at a drop of water lets you see things that you can’t see with just your eyes. Science opens up a new world that we could not see without the aid of scientific instruments.
I am a seventh grader at Britton Middle School and this April I will go to Hawaii with Britton’s Volcano Club with others to learn about the science of how the energy from the inside of planet Earth melts rock which comes out as lava through cracks in the oceanic crust to form islands.
George Flores, a science teacher, and Chris Hudnut, a special education teacher, will take 27 students as well 10 chaperones to the big island of Hawaii for a week where we will explore volcano lava tubes and study marine biology.
I look forward to the trip because it will be an excellent chance to learn more about geology and other types of science. I especially look forward to swimming with manta rays, kayaking in the ocean and snorkeling in the coral reefs where we’ll see turtles and many types of colorful tropical fish.
Obviously, it costs money to go on this trip — $2,400 per person. Every student going on the trip is fund-raising to pay for the experience. We fund-raise by selling snow cones (yes, people still buy them in this winter weather!) and hot chocolate. We will host a raffle and auction that will be held in the new year at Mama Mia’s restaurant in downtown Morgan Hill.
I am excited about this trip because I will learn about science with other kids. I am happy to make my home in a town that can offer this amazing experience that will broaden my perspective of science.
Katie Witter, 12, likes science, animals, reading and writing. If you would like to help her with raising money for the trip, please send donations to the Hawaii Volcano Kids at Britton Middle School. For more information contact George Flores at (408) 201-6160 or email [email protected].
