myPLANTit Field Trips

On one of our first field trips we went to the USDA DNA science lab. And when we first walked into the building there was all this old research equipment they use to use. Then we when into the lab, it was actually pretty cool, there was all this giant equipment they use for DNA. The lady started talking about the DNA of plants they did research on. We took pictures, videos, and pod casts. After that we got to look at our DNA!!! How cool is that!!! Then we just started to walk around the lab to look at all the different things they had. (But that room was very small and there were a lot of people). Then one of the GA’s said we needed to go so we wouldn’t miss the bus.

The next day we took a field trip to The Fruit and Vegetable Research Center. Where we got to learn how fruits and veggies help our bodies. Then we went into one of the labs and then my friends and me started taking funny pictures with the cameras. But then they brought out maroon carrots. (The Texas Aggies!!!) . After that we went to another lab and they talked about how they are trying to find a way to prevent cancer. But then we ran out of time because we needed to come back and write a blog. Which I just did for you to read. ENJOY!!