11/11/09

It was a semi-eventful day yesterday. I had to sit several kids down in time out for different reasons. A couple of them decided to, again, use the filler words for cussing. It is a little unsettling for me that after sitting the kids down all this time for the same reason, they still do not understand how that is a problem. I hope that after I am done with this internship that someone will come along and make them understand. During my science experiment, one of the kids was talking constantly and acting like a clown. I gave him several warnings telling him to be quiet, but he would not listen so I sat him down. At about 6:30 when it was time for the kids to leave, I saw one of the kids throw a ball at the other. I told him to either sit down for five minutes then or pay his time when he comes back. He chose to go ahead and leave.

My science experiment did not end the way I thought it was going to end. I did the sponge float experiment with them. The sponge is supposed to sink all the way to the bottom of the sink or bowl at the first attempt. At the second attempt, you have to dip the sponge all the way down in the water, squeeze it, and then let it go. When you let it go it is supposed to stay in between the surface of the water and the bottom of the bowl or sink. I think the problem was that I did not have the right kind of sponge. Here is the link to the webpage for those of you who would like more information:

http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/spongefloat.html

Also, my supervisor filled out my final evaluation for me. I received all 4s and 5s. When we met together at the end of the day, he asked me if I would be interested in helping with their summer educational program for the kids. I told him I am all for it if I do not already have a job lined up after I graduate. I am looking, at this point, to try and find a job at another Boys and Girls Club in our area. We talked about the possibilities there. I am looking forward tio my last day on the job which is tomorrow.