Today was an amazing day! We focused on what makes wind and how it mixes. By using whole milk on a plate (air), food coloring (to make it visible), and dish detergent (sun) we created an experiment that replicated our atmosphere (in a sense). The detergent/sun creates a chemical reaction with the milk/air that causes the milk/air to swirl and mix. The kids found out that the food coloring/pollution/volcanic ash will mix all over the worlds air and turn it murky brown. So, no matter what spot you have pollution it will eventually mix into the whole atmosphere. They also thought it would be fun to watch me demonstrate centrifugal force with the brown murky left-overs of our experiment, but of course I start laughing and splashed my foot :(
We also taught them about earthquakes with icing, fruit roll ups, and grahmcrackers. They were very well versed in earthquakes, because they live close to the New Madrid fault line and they learned about it in school.
I also had the chance to tour the museum yesterday and took pictures today. The museum has a replica of the oval office and EVERY document that belonged to the Clinton's during Bill's Presidency. It is SO cool and the architecture is AMAZING!
Chase, The Tornado Chasing Wonderdog, came and visited us at camp. He is the official mascot of VORTEX@ (Verification of the Origins of Tornadoes EXperiment). He has been on many storm chases and has met many important people. I was honored to be able to snap a picture with Chase and former President Bill Clinton :)
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