Sudents observed the remains of settlers of San Jacinto that lived in huts that have been preserved like this one. Photo by Sarah MoralesThe students moved from five station groups to each different activity. Photo by Sarah MoralesThe Mission entrance had a tall cross to signify the religious aspect. Photo by Sarah MoralesCoach Mein, APES teacher, getting psyched. Photo by Sarah MoralesDr. Frontz, AP Biology teacher and Dean of Science Dept. protects her skin from the sun with a cap. Photo by Sarah MoralesStudents relaxed on benches after lunch and between stations. Photo by Sarah MoralesStudents pose in front of the entrance sign of Mission San Juan Photo by Sarah MoralesReligious Statues, like the Virgin Mary featured above, were an important part of the religious aspect of the Missions. Photo by Sarah MoralesStudents went on a nature hike to observe environmental relationships and identify parts of the ecosystem. Photo by Sarah MoralesThe trail the students walked on the hike. Photo by Sarah MoralesEntrance to Mission San Jose Photo by Sarah Morales
Biology AP and APES students took a field trip to Mission San Juan/ The San Antonio River to study plant life, observe ecosystems, and evolution and adaptations Oct. 29 and 30. See photos from the trip above.
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