Day 4: Today was an eventful day. We visited the Red Hill Coal Mine which is located in Choctaw County, my hometown. During the presentation, I learned that the coal mine use the coal to power TVA in West Point, MS and after the land has been used, the coal mine replants the vegetation and restore the land to its approximate, original state. After the presentation we took a tour of the site and we saw how massive the equipment that is used for mining really is. We were able to mount one of the huge trucks and get an up close view of it. This was by far the most fun I have ever had on a field trip. We wrapped up the day with a science experiment. We learned that clay has the highest porosity and moisture retention.  All in all, this has been the best tour a teacher can attend. I look forward to taking my students there one day. Good Job Red Hill Coal Mining Company!