Real Rice Experience

The students were given the chance to experience things in a real situation.  They were able to see things closely and had learned many things from the expert. Field trip is a part of the school activity which take the students away from their normal school environment.

Today we went to Ubonratchathani Rice Research Center.  A center for observing and researching the behavior of rice in Ubonratchathani province here in Thailand.  As well as to help the farmer solve the problem whenever it arises.  

The children were introduced to 2 kinds of rice.  Khaw Niew (Glutinous Rice) and Khaw Jaw (ex. Jasmine Rice).  So funny when the instructor asked what is the difference between the 2.  One student said, Khaw Jaw is white and Khaw Niew is black.  But really each variant has 2 colors (black and white).

They were taught also how to plant rice properly.  Not really in the rice paddies but they prepared a bucket where they can plant the rice.  It gave them an experience outside their usual activities at school.

Bugs and insects were introduced.  There are Good BUGS and Bad Bugs.  Good bugs protect the rice while the bad bugs are the predators that destroy the crops.  Small as it seems but they can damage the whole crop.  Cannot tell the name of the insects because it's in Thai but the idea is there are insects that can be good for Rice Plant.

They also had a chance to RIDE a buffalo though not all students wanted to try but some of them are just so excited.

They have research laboratory in the center.  Students were able to see the labs and how they test the variety of rice.

It was an exciting thing for students but not for teachers (lol).  They were able to observe the rice in natural state and how it develops.

And of course our "Star Dancer on the bus".  Ms Jeena The Grand Condo Ubon!

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