2017 Trinity High School Costa Rica Science Research Trip

The count down begins. We leave in only 3 days. As get ready to depart... here is a quick look at what our Trinity students did last year. Each group researched, designed, and conducted a 3-4 day experiment. Take a look at some of their research hypotheses: Atta Pheromone Research Project  ​ Hypothesis: the ants behavior will change based on the manipulation of the different pheromones, based on the fact that they are heavily reliant on them for transportation, identification and defense. Social Behavior Among Species of Frogs with Similar Size Hypothesis: the gender, size and which frog was placed in the enclosure first would affect the social behavior of the different species of frogs.​ Collapsing Colonies Hypothesis: The ants will be able to help the fungus survive the  Escovopsis  infection, but if the  dosage is too great the ants will be overwhelmed and their fungus will become infected, therefore the colony will collapse.  How Variables Affe...

Trinity students will be traveling to Finca La Anita in Colonia Libertad, Costa Rica on May 27th. We will stay for 8 days in the beautiful setting of a working Chocolate Farm in the diverse setting of the rainforest. Students will be staying in cabins... which serve as an eco-resort during the main travel season. A lot of the food we eat is produced right on the farm... as fresh as it gets.  Pablo and Ana are our hosts and the nicest people you will ever meet. They are committed to making the trip an excellent experience. Fine dinning every night. Most of our meals are eaten in the open pavilion that overlooks two volcanoes. Finca La Anita is a magical place where science comes right to your front door. Visit their page at:  http://www.laanitarainforestranch.com/index.php

Check out Will... sporting his Seeds of Change t-shirt. We will wear these shirts while flying to Costa Rica. And, they are wicking (to keep from overheating in the hot and muggy weather of the rain forest).

Take a look at this great group of young men. Today we talked about our packing list for the trip. Can't wait for the Parent Meeting on May 8th at 6pm.  Brendan, Jack, Sam, Jon, and Noah and Mr. Heintz. Will and John we not present, but we will get with them soon.  Bug spray... we need it, but mostly for chiggers. 

Some of our students got to work with Mr. Heintz's Costa Rican Tree Frogs. Here is one on Jack's shoulder.

The trip is getting close and it is time to be sure we have everything needed. One Carry-On and a Small Backpack is all you can bring. Be sure that your bug spray in not an aerosol. Everything To Fit in One Carry-On Bag and a Small Backpack Documentation 1.       Passport (make two copies of your passport – one will be in the possession of Seeds of Change which you should have submitted to your teachers and leave one at home) 2.       Insurance Card (if you have one) and Medical Information Form 3.       Flight numbers/tickets (furnished by Seeds of Change) 4.       Medical Information Form, Rules Form, Media Form (all provided by Seeds of Change) 4. Suggested Items: 1.       several pairs comfortable t-shirts, long pants, shorts 2.       lightweight jacket / fleece / warm shirt 3.    ...

Science Rocks going to Costa Rica Congratulations to the following Rocks going on the 2017 Costa Rica Science Research Trip: Noah Tuell Jack Smith John Hughes Will Mullen Jon Gaudin Brendan Gallagher Sam Batcheldor Mr. Heintz