Magnetism

Last week our class learned about Magnetisem. First we had done an experiment where we tested the magnetic force.

. What you do is you take a magnet and put a piece of paper over it.  Then you gently drop iron filings over the magnet and see where they are attracted to.  It was so cool that you could actually see the shape of the magnets through the paper.  We also learned that it goes around the edges and not on top.  In the circle picture you can even see the whole in the middle of the magnet. 
by Maddie

The Great State Challenge

Well the Great State Challenge has begun.  The children all wrote letters to various people around the country.  We received addresses from parents, staff members and friends from all over.  After we sent them all out we waited and today our first packages arrived.  The kids are so exicted to see what came.  I have made arrangements to put up a display in the front display case across from the office.  Next time you are in check it out as it grows.  It will be going up next Monday. 
This is so exciting!!!!!