New Capitol Building

Cora learned a little about Louisiana History. She saw where Huey P. Long died in the "New Capitol Building." From the observation deck she could see the Mississippi River winding around. [Social Studies]

There are 50 steps that lead up to the capitol. One for each state engraved with the state name and admission year. [Social Studies]

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

Cora has had a love of butterflies her entire life. Here one landed first on her face and then settled onto the back of her hand. Cora also enjoyed visiting the Natural history Museum and the special Wicked Plants exhibit. the Wicked Plants included poisonous and carnivorous plants. She also examined many vertebrate fossils. [Science, Social Studies]

Cracker Country

Cora went on a field trip to Florida State Fair Grounds Cracker Country. She made a felt ball from wool. She dipped candles. She weaved on the loom. She also listened to a lady play a lap dulcimer. She enjoyed going into all the turn of the late 18th and early 19th century buildings. Then she enjoyed watching the model  train display. [Social Studies]

Disney

Cora started visiting Disney in December with her friend. In 2016, we went several more times. She spent the majority of her time in EPCOT. She especially likes the Japan exhibit. [Physical Education, Social Studies]