Elementary Field Trip to Petralona
October 5, 2010
Recently,
the intermediate elementary classes of Mr. Kois (Grade 4), Mrs. Cost
(Grade 5), and Mr. Harrington (Grade 6) had the opportunity to explore
the cave of Petralona as an enrichment activity linked to their
curriculum. The cave of Petralona, “embellished” with stalagmites and
stalactites, is located in the west foot of the Katsika (Goat) mountain.
An inhabitant of Petralona found it in 1959, and it became well known
all over the world in 1960, when the skull of Arhanthropos was
unearthed. Animal fossils such as lions, hyenas, bears, panthers,
elephants, rhinoceros, bison, deer, birds, and hippos are on display in
the charming museum with numerous exhibits and artwork.
Our students were mesmerized by the
experience of Petralona and are now working to create a field study
booklet depicting numerous areas of interest. Within 45 minutes of the
Pinewood campus, we highly recommend Petralona as a wonderful family
daytrip. Don’t forget to pack a picnic!
