WDE 2^nd grade students created cubes using toothpicks and play-doh. Students used the cube models to practice vocabulary terms such as sides, faces, and vertices. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

On Thursday, March 29th, the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association gave a hands-on presentation to Walton Middle School eighth grade science students about the sun and other stars.  The group brought four different telescopes so students could look at the sun safely.  They brought a hydrogen alpha telescope that only allows red light in to view the prominences and granulation of the sun.  The second telescope was a spectroscope for viewing elements in the solar atmosphere.  Another telescope allowed students to view the sun's outline and used the power of the sun to start a fire through the lens.  A fourth telescope used a stainless steel lens to filter light, allowing students to see sunspots.  Students were also given special glasses, which allowed them to look directly at the sun.  Walton Middle School graciously thanks the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association for taking time to give students this phenomenal opportunity. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.

Erin Miller, Cosmetology Instructor, advertising programs offered by The Emerald Coast Technical College at the Little League Opening Day.  For additional information about ECTC programs please call 850-892-1241 or visit their website at www.ectc.edu.  Submitted by Laura Smith.

Walton Middle School Science Club members visited Sea World March 10-11 to kick-off spring break and learn about marine life.  A good time was had by all! Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.