Don't Let Static Stop You!

Students had a shocking discovery today! We've learned about static electricity, but in order to review we participated in a few more experiments. We all blew up our own balloons and explored different objects and their relationship with the balloon. Using our hair we made our balloon have a negative charge. When it was placed near water, soda cans, paper dots made with the hole puncher, and sugar we recorded what happened in our journals!

Here are a few snapshots and a video to show what happened! 

 {sugar attracted to the balloon}

{balloon attracted the paper hole punches}

I hope everyone enjoyed their Tuesday! 

Career Fun Day

We had so much fun on Career Day! We welcomed some fantastic visitors into our school and learned a lot about what they do!

Our class had two visitors: Mr. Doss 

{an accountant at BatesCarter Accounting in Gainesville, GA} 

& Mrs. VanNus {owner of Just Sew! Studio}!

We learned about keeping up with money and exponential growth. Some classes even learned to sew a button on and create a bookmark. There were a wide variety of career choices in other classrooms, and the students were exposed to some great options to look forward to in the future!

Circuits! How do we get electricity?

 

We learned the difference between series and parallel circuits along with understanding what a circuit consists of! Now, who wants to hire these fabulous electricians?

What do I bring to Rock Eagle?

"Mrs. Doss, what do I need to bring to Rock Eagle?" This is a question we are hearing a lot! We are less than a week away from 4H camp and we are beyond excited! I am sending home another list today with items that need to come to camp with your child! 

In case you don't find it in the book bag, I am putting it on this post as well! 

Miscellaneous:

__Water bottle

__Sunscreen

__Raincoat with hood (waterproof)

__Jacket for evenings

Clothing:

__3 clean shirts

__4 pairs of old jeans

__5 pairs of socks

__5 pairs of underwear

__1 pair of closed-toe old shoes that can get wet

__1 pair of sneakers

__1 pair of flip-flops for the shower

__2 pairs of pajamas

Personal Items:

__Sleeping bag (or sheets and blanket)

__Pillow

__Towels/washcloth

__Toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, comb/brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant 

__PLASTIC BAG FOR YOUR WET/DIRTY ITEMS

Optional:

         __Hat                   __Camera                    __Flashlight

         __Sunglasses         __Bug Spray

        

*Do NOT Bring: Candy, Gum, Snacks, Cell Phones (there is poor reception and no calls will be made), Weapons, Electronics (there won’t be time and cabins are not secure so we are not responsible for stolen items)

 If you have any questions, just call the school or email me!