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Tobin School fourth-grader Tiarra had no idea that she would be digging for bones from an owl’s digestive rejects last Wednesday.
“I was kind of freaked out, but finding different bones is pretty cool,” said Tiarra, who was participating in the Elementary School Science Club run by BWH’s Office for Women, Family and Community Programs. “This is my favorite project.”
The science club is held bimonthly at the Tobin, Mission Grammar and Roxbury Prep schools. Twenty-one BWHers donate an hour of their time to work with students on projects ranging from a thumb piano to a periscope. During off weeks, guest speakers from BWH talk about science and their careers.
“Our projects align with the Boston Public School science curriculum and MCAS tests to reinforce learning,” said Pamela Audeh, youth programs manager in the Office for Women, Family and Community Programs, who runs the science club. “We’re teaching what will help kids in class.”
Last Wednesday, they opened an owl pellet and picked out bones and fur to determine what the owl had eaten, based on bone structures pictured in their kit. “I really like when they teach us new things,” said fourth-grader Jhavony.
Teacher Michelle Gulla loves seeing her students in a different light. “The quieter kids come out of their shells, and the louder ones are a lot more focused,” she said.
BWH volunteers Liz O’Connor, RN, a nurse on Tower 12D, and Patrice McGregor, BS, RCIS, cardiovascular technician in the Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Interventional Center, enjoy working with students.
“It’s a very beneficial program for students, and it’s such a pleasure as an adult to work with them, especially in science,” McGregor said.
For volunteer opportunities through the Office for Women, Family and Community Programs, contact Pam Audeh at ext. 2-6533 or paudeh@partners.org.