Today our group headed into the field via canoe! We were able to observe from the water how glaciers formed Lake Payette by the dip in the mountains that formed a U. The theme for today was fire. We conducted experiments that showed how moisture levels and overgrowth of Grand Firs effect wildfires among the Ponderosas. The kids really got a kick out of creating their own mini-forest diorama which was then lit on fire, demonstrating the speed and ease in which a wildfire can devastate a forest community. It is surprising how quickly dead leaves and dry sticks can alight and spread from one to another. We ended the day by putting our knowledge of balance, fulcrum, and weight to the test as each child designed their own nature mobile. It was hard for me to capture the beauty of their creations, but I have included my primitive photos! (Carrie G., you left too early!) We are all having a wonderful time. Lots of smiles! Tomorrow the children will design and conduct their own science experiments. The day will be spent creating a report and presentation of their data and research and Friday morning they will present before boarding the bus, HOME BOUND, at 10 am!