Peralta Hacienda Historical Park

We recently took a field trip to Peralta Hacienda Historical Park and got a taste of what life was like for Californios living on Rancho San Antonio. Here’s a shot of us before heading in. Click on the Pictures link to see more!

*UPDATE* Click on the Podcast link to hear student interviews about the field trip!

More Electricity!

Our latest run-in with electricity experiments was trying our hand at building electromagnets. A huge success!

 

Electricity!

We’ve been learning a lot and doing a lot of experiments on electricity – building our own circuits, lighting up light bulbs, making motors run, and even building electromagnets! Check out more pictures by clicking the pictures tab!

Basket Weaving

We recently finished Island of the Blue Dolphins, and just like Karana had to use natural resources for her everyday needs, we decided to try our hand at basket weaving.

 

Antwan showing off the beginnings of his basket

 

And Kierra with hers!