Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Science Fair

We attended the annual Science Fair at Volunteer State Community College.
Walden's Puddle (an animal rescue-rehab group) shared some interesting stories and facts about different animals.  This opossum was a favorite!  They are so cute and supposedly they make better pets than cats.  Companion and garbage disposal in one! 

Making putty




A little pig anatomy..."wow look at the intestines."

Pasta skeleton.

Bone drawings....

Examining a cow eye...

The egg drop!  H looks forward to this each year.  The kids are given a packet of materials(sticks, cardboard, pipe cleaners, straws, tape, 2 rubberbands, a string, and 2 small squares of bubble wrap) and they must construct a protector for the egg.

His box made it past the 8ft. and 12ft. drop, without breaking.

The final drop (16ft.)   He is making adjustments...only a small crack in his egg after the drop.  He was  satisfied with his design and planning how he will improve upon it, next year.

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