Show # 201

Migratory Birds - Maureen Barrett's 8th grade students from Mt. Laurel Middle School join volunteers at Reed's Beach to witness a massive migration of shorebirds and participate in research project headed up by leading scientists from across the world. The Red Knot is a bird that flies annually from the bottom of South America to the top of Canada, with one of the stops at the Delaware Bay to feed on the horseshoe crab eggs.

WonderBears - Wyckoff kindergartners celebrate the return of bears that traveled to schools all over the world as part of a cultural exchange. In addition to being a geography lesson, the students learn that children are they same no matter where they live. This is part of a worldwide peace project.

Beat of their Heart - Students at the Upper Elementary School in Plainsboro are using high tech in their physical education classes. With the help of a computer program, palm pilots and pedometers, the students can download their individual heart rate and provide a minute-by-minute analysis of their heart rates. This program is funded through the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Bus Safety - As part of a safety education program, bus drivers visit Gloucester Township Elementary to perform skits. The young students learn safety tips while being entertained by the people who drive their busses.