Bowling Green Students Getting New Pets

Bowling Green Elementary School students in Pat Bertolini’s third grade class created a tropical habitat to house their new class pets.

Students researched pets that would best fit the capacity of the classroom. With their research, students identified the tetra goldfish as the best choice because they can withstand temperature changes, adapt to new situations and require minimum care. Tetra goldfish also eat remnants off the bottom of the tank, keeping their home clean.

Following their research, the class constructed a fish tank filled with gravel rocks, plants, a filter and heater for their new pets to swim in.

Photo courtesy of the East Meadow School District.