NPA Class
The Native Plants and Animals class at Bailey Middle School is led by Ms. Romie Tafoya and is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders as a semester-long elective. The class teaches students about the unique flora and fauna of Texas and how they are intricately linked aross ecosystems.
What to Expect
In this class, your student can expect to learn about:
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The components and lifecycles of our local flora and fauna
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How to identify native versus invasive plants — and how native plants set up our ecosystems for success
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The important relationship between native plants, pollinators, and animals
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The impact of the weather on different environments and growing seasons
Your student will also be participating in many fun hands-on activities, such as:
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Caring for the chickens, ducks, and rabbits in our outdoor chicken coop
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Growing native plants in our nursery and growing tree saplings in our air pruning beds
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Observing animal food chains and lifecycles through our reptile enclosures, classroom aquariums, and worm composting bins
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Learning about the importance of pollinators through a butterfly hatching and release unit
Helpful Links
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Volunteer in the Classroom
Would you like to volunteer in the classroom while expanding your knowledge about native plants and animals? Ms. Tafoya would appreciate the help of parents who can regularly volunteer in the classroom each week to facilitate hands-on activities — like in our plant nursery and chicken coop.
Join the NPA Booster Team
The Bailey NPA Booster Club supports the NPA Class by acquiring grants and supplies, planning after school club activities, creating campus conservation opportunities, and hosting a fundraiser and community festival each spring. In order to further expand and improve the NPA program, we need your help! Click below to learn how you can join our team.
