Today we went to Berkeley to check out Cal Day. Unlike past years, we found the schedule ahead of time and made sure to be there for the band. We didn't get very close, but we were able to lift the boys up so they could see, and of course we heard them!
After listening to the band, we headed through the gauntlet of tables set up for the clubs and activities. Alex and Zachary got some snacks from the cute co-eds, and as is our usual pace, we needed to stop for a snack break. This one was at the top of a hill, and features the base of the clock tower. We often see the clock tower when we are driving around, so it was fun to be up close to it.
Next, the boys did some physics and chemistry experiments.
Waiting for a lecture, which included 10 chemistry experiments.
One of the experiments exploded (planned of course!) and was really quite loud. Zachary wanted to leave because he was worried that there would be another loud noise. But we stayed, and afterward, Alex and Zachary had a chance to dip a carnation in liquid nitrogen and then smash it on the table!
The Cal racing car!
Alex had a chance to set off a chain reaction. The ping pong balls are set up on mouse traps. When Alex dropped the last ball into the tub, all of the traps sprung, making the balls fly all around!
It is a giant, inflatable Oski!
On the way out, we stumbled upon one more lab that was still open. The boys had a chance to experiment with sound and sound waves.
It was a long, tiring, but fun day exploring the campus of University of California, Berkeley!
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