TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OF INNOVATION

Our last day in the bay area kept us in San Jose.  Our main science stop today was at the Technology Museum of Innovation.  The inventions that were displayed were impressive and interactive.  The ball toy greeted us outside of the museum, and we could have watched it for an hour.  Inside there were bobsled simulators, a space jet-pack simulator, remote control submarine, and dozens of other exhibits.

SAN JOSE CINCO DE MAYO PARADE

Just that morning, we found out that we were to arrive in downtown San Jose at the same time as their annual Cinco De Mayo Parade.  Some people stepped out and were greeted with colorful floats, wonderful music, and a fun  introduction to Hispanic culture.

SAN JOSE WATER SCULPTURE (?)

While we were waiting for our bus to arrive, we walked across the street to this water display.  Yes, where there is water, eighth graders will get wet.

HURRY UP AND WAIT - AIRPORT

Time to go home - more hurry up and wait time.  The science group passed the time by playing cards, reading the newspaper, listening to music, hiding behind garbage cans (?!)

FLYING TIME

After the roller coaster at the Boardwalk, the kids had to put their hands up in the air when the plane took off - just like riding a roller coaster.  Seriously, at least one flight attendant went on and on about how polite and good-natured our kids were on the flight.  They've seen other groups of kids on their flights, and they were very impressed.  Way to go, Mount Baker Junior High!!!!!

TOMORROW

Back to school.

Thanks so much to science teacher Judy Dietzen for organizing this trip for 13 years.  It continues to be an inspirational trip for so many MBJH students.