Today was a fieldtrip day. We headed to WPPI~our energy provider~to learn about electricity and environmentally sound practices.
A mini-version of a generator...a wire coil that spins and spins to make electricity.
We saw floors made out of used tires, countertops made of compressed newspaper, and decorative wall designs made of broken glass.
This picture doesn't do it justice, but these light tubes were really neat.
They were very elegant looking and the natural light was awesome!
Taylor got to show us how the dimmer could be used to open or close the tubes. Architectually they did really cool things with natural light bouncing off of walls.
Outside, we talked about solar energy. This giant panel turns toward the light in order to capture the most...unfortunately, we are not really known as the sunshine state.
After the fieldtrip, we ran some errands.
Then it was time to sit down and do some 'table' work...can't let those brains get too rusty over spring break!
Two little ladies went with me to vote today.
After dinner, we played some games.
Day Two done.
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