Math & Science Night a Success at Ben Franklin

Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by Lawrence Township Public Schools.

On Thursday, March 14, Ben Franklin Elementary School held its annual Math and Science night. 

The students presented posters and conducted experiments on topics of interest to them.  The children had an opportunity to explore topics such as volcanoes, electricity, morse code, chemical reactions, periodic tables, and gravity.  The students learned a variety of subjects all by using scientific methods.

The Math portion of the night focused on educational games that emphasized mathematics, such as chess, long jumping, and cutting of shapes and patterns. 

There was also a presentation by Rick Dutko of the Lawrence Nature Center. He taught the children on how to determine the age of a tree with a actual tree stump and entertained all of us with his knowledge of bats.

The turnout was spectacular and it was a great event for all!