Electrical Circuits

We spent lots of time last week learning about and playing with electrical circuits. The class LOVED it!! They were able to make many different types of circuits using light bulbs, fans, buzzers, a watch and even a switch to turn everything on and off. What a fun science unit!!

Magnet lab 2

Using different magnets to test strength on iron filings. Just because a magnet looks bigger and stronger does not mean it has a stronger magnet. 

The Fort on Mackinac Island

After a long, cold day...some students needed a nap on the bus ride back to school. :)

Shepler's Ferry

Waiting in line at Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry to board the boat. It was a cold and rainy day!!!

A few of the adventurous students who attempted to sit on top of the boat. They made it about half way through the trip and came back down to warm up. Brrrrr!!!

Lighthouse

Checking out the downstairs in the lighthouse before heading up the long, curly staircase to see the very top. I didn't get any pictures up there but as the kids will tell you, it was AMAZING!! 

A short movie about the three major shipwrecks in the Straits.