SCIENCE SAFARI: Explore Animal Conservation Efforts

SCIENCE SAFARI: Explore Animal Conservation Efforts

Embarking on a STEAM-focused day trip to Keystone Safari

By Upper St. Clair School District

Date and time

Monday, June 10 · 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

Upper St. Clair High School

1825 McLaughlin Run Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

  • 8 hours

Embarking on a STEAM-focused day trip to Keystone Safari offers students an engaging and educational experience within the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The safari not only introduces students to the wonders of wildlife biology but also provides insight into the advanced technologies employed in animal conservation efforts. Students will travel to Keystone Safari and explore a behind the scenes tour plus a ride through a conservation Safari. Overall, a day at Keystone Safari becomes a dynamic platform for students to connect STEAM concepts with the captivating world of wildlife conservation.

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There are six public schools in the Upper St. Clair School District. Three are K-4 elementary schools - Baker Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Streams Elementary School; two are middle schools - Boyce Middle School (5-6) and Fort Couch Middle School (7-8); and one is a high school, Upper St. Clair High School (9-12). Eighty-two percent of students who graduate from Upper St. Clair High School go on to further their education at a college, university or junior college. The district's professional staff is comprised of nearly 300 educators, 79 percent of whom hold a master's degree or above, and a support staff of nearly 200 including custodians, nutrition center workers, aides, secretaries, maintenance and transportation personnel. There is great pride in the district for the many academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments. Our students consistently score at the proficient level or above on the various required Pennsylvania State System of Assessment and Keystone exams. Our students in the band, chorus, orchestra and dramatics are regularly honored throughout the area, and district athletic teams participate annually in championship playoff games at the district and state levels.