Just a glimpse into the busy, little minds of my kids. Being inspired by Tom Sawyer, my boys took it a step or two further by COMPLETELY covering their room in booby traps. They worked together all day to create quite a maze and even inspired the girls to do the same. When I couldn't make it into their room to tuck them in that night, I made the "unpopular" decision that it had to come down the next day. I'm married to a fireman and that would be a hazard right? :)
Here are some experiments that Jaybird found in a book. You can guess why they wanted to make molecule models out of gumdrops and in the glass is a water, oil and salt experiment that was pretty entertaining as well.
On another note, inspired by my last post about the family congress, the kids were impressed with this contraption/invention. Grandpa Michael (who the kids call their "close Grandpa" or their "99% Grandpa" as he isn't related) had the kids over to put the finishing touches on a light system. Above you see the "guts" of the operation. Below you can see the finished product which allows the representatives in our congress to know when they are allowed time to present their bills with the yellow light coming on as their time is running out. Impressive huh?
The best part is that this stemmed from my comments about how I feel inadequate to teach too much science as I'm not scientific minded and no good with experiments. God has provided another option to fill the gap where I need it. Isn't He wonderful? (You too Michael)
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2 comments:
God IS wonderful--thanks for the inspiring post!
Your kids have inquiring minds and do such interesting things! We love to hear what they are doing. Your blog is always inspiring.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lily and to Sharon, who have birthdays coming up soon!
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