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SoaringButterflies Spotted at . . .
99th Street Elementary School
9900 S. Wadsworth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(213)564-2677
fax (213)249-9354
ProjectInquiryInstitute Overview
The goal of Project Inquiryis to incorporate the scientific inquiry process, problem solving skills,social relevance, conceptual learning and a variety of technology resources. Project Inquiry involves students in hands-on investigations that willreinforce cooperative learning and foster the love of science in all children. Project Inquiry team members include DianaSowul, Jeanne Weinberg and Susan Heggstrom.About99th Street Elementary School
We are located in urban LosAngeles at the intersection of Century Blvd. and Wadsworth Ave. Ourstudent population consists of approximately 60% African American studentsand 40% Latino students.
Butterfliesin the City
Welcometo our site! You will discover how to develop a magnificent butterflyhabitat at your own school. .
Here arethe top 5 reasons why you should start a butterfly habitat at your school:
- Beautify your campus
- Butterfly investigations providea variety of opportunities to utilize critical thinking skills by investigatingliving things within their own environment . . .see butterflymetamorphosis
- Develop an appreciation for natureand heighten your sense of awareness for conservation
- Butterfliestheme can be integratedthroughout the curriculum
- Gardens are conducive to encouragingcommunity involvement
We hope you will be inspired tostart your own butterfly garden!