On Friday November 13th, some A-3 students
traveled to Alfred University to explore science and get a feel for what the
college experience is like.
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| Hailie shows off her packing peanut creation! |
Our first stop was to learn about some of the properties of
metals. The students were able to pick
up equal amounts of metal to feel the weight difference and then compare the
sample to water. We learned that the
more copper is twisted the harder it becomes to twist and we learned that some
metals are very soft. Students were able
to make bracelets and necklaces by hammering shapes into the metal.
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| Kali, Mr. Pilgrim, and Jazmin enjoy their meal in the dining hall |
Our next stop was at the dining hall, where students were
able to experience what it is like to eat at a college buffet. Every year we go, this is always the
highlight for the students and this year was no exception. The students enjoy the variety of foods offered
and the more adventurous like trying new things. The dessert buffet was a huge favorite but even
taking care of your dishes at Alfred is fun because of the conveyor belt.
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| Eli shows off his slime! |
Next we went to learn about acoustics. We learned that sound travels in a wave, how
the sound actually reaches your ear, and the difference between a light wave
and a sound wave. Then we were able to
play with a Theremin, which is the only instrument in the world that you don’t
touch to play. Please see below for a video on how a Theremin is played and what it sounds like. The students were able to
see sound waves at different frequencies by placing sand on a vibrating
plate.
A trip to Alfred wouldn’t be complete without making
something gooey and messy. The students
were then able to make slime to take home.
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrim for this
wonderful opportunity for our students.
It is always a pleasure to come to Alfred University and the kids always
have such a wonderful time.
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