The JEC Middle School students ventured out to Sandy Hook Beach where each grade engaged in a different area of study. Sixth grade focused on sand, comparing the difference between grains found near the beach and those found near the dunes. Seventh grade studied ecology, identifying different organisms and learning how to use identification guides. Eighth grade successfully launched their solar balloon, a 50’ long balloon, using thermodynamics. It was a fun educational day where the students explored science in the world around them.