What we learned:

• Students were highly engaged and motivated as they participated in the activities.
• Students became more comfortable with writing and began to write longer entries and more detailed observations.
• Students improved their attitude toward science and writing.
• Students gained a high level and lasting memory of knowledge about science concepts related to the wetland theme.
• Many girls and culturally diverse students became more motivated and interested in the learning of science through the use of drawing and writing activities, storytellers, and literature that reflected their cultural history.