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| Photographs of Activities, Junior Einsteins, Session II |
| Our Daily Schedule (all times are approximate): 8:30 Arrival and freeplay/classroom choices 9:10 Science Activity Block 1 9:50 Science Activity Block 2 10:30 Snack (all together) 10:50 Science Activity Block 3 11:30 Get organized/change for Swim & Lunch 12:00 1/2 group Swim Lessons & 1/2 group Lunch 12:30 Swim and Lunch Groups switch 1:00 Group Games 1:30 Change from Swimming 2:00 Choice Time (playground, games, etc) 2:45 Story, Stickers, & Shake Out 3:20 Head to Buses, Carpool, and Extended Day Campers are organized into three groups that rotate through two science activities (one with Chad, one with Randy) and a third counselor lead activity. The youngest group of campers is split into two smaller groups, each with its own counselor, to provide ease of transition for the split lunch and swim lesson times. |
| Monday, July 19th: Today we played a game to show that we were good at listening and following directions. The game also taught us a bit about binocular vision and being hunters. After we broke up into our lab groups, we did a thinking activity with Fortune Teller Fish. We tried to figure out why they move in our hands, but our experiments were not conclusive...some of us think it's moisture and some of us think it's heat. We were to busy for pictures today, but we'll try to get some to post here tomorrow. |
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| Tuesday, July 20th: Today with Chad we tried to use 1 battery and 1 wire to try and light a small bulb. We figured out that electricity only flows in a circular pattern called a circuit. In Randy's room we had an engineering challenge. We had to design a medieval, long-distance, assault weapon (a catapult) that could propel a projectile (a mini-marshmallow) across the room and into a box. We had 1 big cup, a square of cardboard, a heavy duty spoon and as much tape as we wanted. There were some very interesting designs! |
| Wednesday, July 21st: Today we explored more with electric circuits, trying to make switches, sounding buzzers, spinning engines, and making bulbs burn brighter. We learned that different batteries have different amounts of electricity in them (which is measured in volts) and that you can add batteries together to get a stronger charge. We also worked on some gravity powered cars with Chad that we designed and built ourselves. There were some incredibly imaginative design ideas! |
Many campers were wondering where they could get some electrical equipment to explore with at home so we told them we would post a link here. This website is a science kit playground of odds and ends at reasonable prices: American Science & Surplus. We recommend the Mini Moto motors, a Clip Lead Set, a Socket, 3 Volt Bulbs, Piezo Buzzers, and Blue Single Cell "D" Holders for the batteries. |
| Thursday, July 22nd: Today we finished our pinebox racers in Chad's room. In Randy's room we had an engineering challenge to build the tallest possible earthquake-proof structure with limited materials. The older children were given a budget of $1to buy materials (including tape at $0.03/2" strip). Just like the real world, borrowing money from friends was allowed. The earthquake--shaken table--lasted 10 seconds. Everyone survived the challege with little or no structural damage! |
| We still need lots and lots of 2 liter bottles! Any and all bottles greatly appreciated! |
| Friday, July 23rd: Today we made ice cream with Chad and straw rockets with Elizabeth. We also designed our melting contraptions, but because the sun wouldn't cooperate we had to refrigerate our meltables until we can finish the experiment on Monday. Because it was a very busy day, we didn't get a lot of pictures. |
