Today Evan's grandfather visited our classroom to share his experiences as a Damage Control Assistant on the USS Newman K. Perry destroyer ship in the Navy. He told us about the many purposes his ship and crew had. This included plane guarding and protection from air craft attack for the air craft carrier his boat shadowed and short bombardment. He also told us about an experience he had when his ship turned the wrong way and ran into an air craft carrier. He shared about how the crew on his ship handled this situation, what his role was in this event and how they were able to get the ship back to dock. We learned about different drills and practice routines the crew of his ship would have to do on a regular basis so they would be prepared if there ever was an emergency while at sea. We also learned about the difference between a "polliwog" and a "shell back" Ask your child what these words referred to in the Navy? It has something to do with the equator!Many thanks to Mr. McMahan, his visit made a nice connection to Evan's science table about the Titanic.
Will, from Pam's class, presented his science table about "Neon". He talked about what neon is and where we would most likely find it in the world. He explained that neon is a gas and is often found in signs because it makes them glow. Great job, Will!
It was great to be back in the classroom today!
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