2017 Trinity High School Costa Rica Science Research Trip

This morning all students awoke to a peaceful morning in the tropical rain-forest that was relatively calm compared  to the usual chirping of birds and numerous amounts of  insects in the background. The beautiful scenery captures your eyes the moment one steps out of the cozy cabins. The students mingle among each other learning more new and interesting things such as what each person likes or what it is like in their respective cities. Breakfast soon comes to mind as we made our way down the road to the cafeteria near the processing plant. The native food is phenomenal, unlike any standard American breakfast one has ever had. Through more chatting each student develops a greater bond with their fellow members. Afterwards the day became science intensive. While there may have been no field work today their was much more to do involving the experiments we will be working on throughout the week. In specific my group,Team Indeciso (which is quite the oxymor...

Brendan, a rising junior at Trinity High School, describes one of several small experiments the students conduct to develop a working knowledge of "experimental design" and the "scientific method". Eventually, students will develop group projects designed to save the cacao trees from being eaten by leaf cutter ants.

Sam Batcheldor, rising junior at Trinity High School, discusses how chocolate production in Costa Rica has emerged as one of the finest in the world. Owner of Finca La Anita, Pablo, shared his experience with the students and the challenges of leaf cutter ants.