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Dobbins students learn magic of science
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Sydney Norris (left) shows off her experiment demonstrating how light changes the properties of foil with her grandmother during Dobbins Elementary School's Magic Show June 5.
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Ashlin Rabindra (left) stands with his proud father, Basanth, after performing his experiment for a group of second and third-grade students during Dobbins Elementary School's Magic Show June 5.
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Dobbins Elementary School fourth-grade student, Ryan Stetser, smiles as he demonstrates how gravity works during the school's Magic Show June 5.
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Dobbins Elementary School fourth-grade student .Jared Tucker, named his experiment Jared's Magnetic Mayhem during the school's Magic Show June 5.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Dobbins Elementary School fourth-graders became magicians all in the name of science during the school’s Magic Show June 5.
Students lined up in the gymnasium where they performed scientific experiments for their teachers, parents and second and third-graders.
“One of the things they need to know is the scientific method, so this is a culminating activity, They have to be able to do the experiment many times,” said fourth-grade teacher Elaine Morlan.
Students were dressed as magicians wearing capes, big black hats and some even had wands. The events were reminiscent of an actual magic show, including explosive volcanos, smoky vases and twirling lights. Eager second and third-graders could barely compose themselves as they dashed from one experiment to the next. Proud parents also watched in amazement as their children showed off what they learned.
“It’s amazing to see him take the time to learn and make it work. It was an experience for him and it took a lot of effort,” said parent Basanth Rabindra.
Although the experiments were challenging, students worked diligently to make sure they were ready for their big day. Students spent about one to two hours at home working on their projects for more than three weeks, according to Morlan.
“I learned that gravity can pull things down a hill,” said fourth-grader Ryan Stetser.