This semester, we have added in some fun science projects alongside our art. Each week we rotate between the two. Alicia Pitman used to work at the library and as a teacher and is heading up these experiments. She is so patient and kind with the kiddos and honestly makes this science stuff fun! She first has a powerpoint with pictures and lots of interesting facts on the subject. Then we dive into an experiment of some kind.
our 1st experiment: fingerprinting
transferred our prints, identified their patterns and compared with a partner
our 2nd experiment:
oceans
we mapped out the actual size of a blue whale
our last experiment:
poisons
youth ate chocolate containing castor beans. Alicia explained to them (after they ate, hehe) that if the castor beans aren't heated to the right temperature, they are deadly!
students compare the look of RX pills to candy youth map out the tail of a blue whale
We look forward to our upcoming experiments on tasting, quicksand and bugs!
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Family Fun Nites-Olympic Style!
Our first FFN of the year was Family Olympics at the Custer Homestead. The competitors arrived and carbed up with a cookout-style dinner. Each family was grouped as a team and were encouraged to paint their faces in a show of spirit. We then had a rousing rendition of the National Anthem (rousing is a nice way of putting it...) then the games were off!
We had 4 different events that tested the physical, creative and intellectual sides of our participants. Points were given for the place they came in on each event and tallied up to find the best of the best.
Participants eagerly awaited the results over some bonfire s'mores (nothing calms an athlete's nerves like melted chocolate). There was a tie that could only be broken with a dance off. In the end, Team Petty/Anderson/Custer emerged victorious (pictured below). Team Hosier left with the silver and Team Smith left with the bronze, respectfully. Each finishing team also left with a family prize package.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT FFN, THIS THURSDAY, OCT. 29TH WHEN WE VENTURE OUT TO PINEY ACRE FARMS/PUMPKIN PATCH. FFNs happen on the last Thursday of every month. See the "events" page on our website for more details---> http://www.imagineif.us/#/events/family-fun-nites
Young Women's Small Group (6th-9th grade) meets this Monday, Nov 2nd!
hear a testimony, eat some snacks and have some time to talk to authentic, Christian women about anything going on in your life!
7-8:30pm at Pendleton Christian Church of God
Every first Monday of the month
ALL WELCOME!
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