Science Is 'Electric' For ALT And Mt. Horeb 4th Graders

WARREN, NJ — The atmosphere was electric (literally) as fourth graders from Angelo L. Tomaso and Mt. Horeb Schools enjoyed all sorts of science fun with the Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show and its hands-on demonstration of the mysteries of electricity.

Whether demonstrating static and current electricity, negative and positive ions, closed circuits and electromagnetic force, traveling science educator John Deininger had students spellbound while soliciting volunteers to help with the lessons during the Nov. 30 assembly at Mt. Horeb School.

“The electromagnetic force is the fundamental basic force that makes stuff happen in the universe,” said Deininger as he and Mt. Horeb 4th grader Aaron Fernandes demonstrated with a magnetic tug-of-war.

Deininger reminded students that electricity “is a powerful tool” and not something to play with.

“If you’re curious, that’s great. Want to learn more? Awesome,” he said. But “before you try any experiment with electricity, find an adult - a teacher or parent who can help you do it safely.”

— By Mary Ann McGann

(Photo credit: Warren Township Schools)

Photo 1: Franklin Institute traveling science educator John Deininger demonstrates static electricity with a balloon and ALT 4th grader Alexa Hartmann.

Photo 2: Mt. Horeb 4th grader Aaron Fernandes gets hands-on lesson on electromagnetic force during a Nov. 30 assembly with the Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show.

Photo 3: Mt. Horeb 4th grader Christopher Cerwinski helps to demonstrate static electricity during an “electric” assembly of science fun on Nov. 30.

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