From the "Schall Stars" at Aldrich Elementary
Our class has a hero by the name of Captain Garrett. He is one of those people we look forward to have coming to teach our class about science, social studies, and math.
Captain Garrett makes learning fun by experiments and other fun activities. We learned about the Bernoulli Principle when Captain Garrett used a ping-pong ball and a hair dryer to show us how slow moving air creates more pressure and fast moving air creates less pressure.
We calculated how many miles Captain Garrett flies in one month, and we tracked his movement on a huge map. You should see the map! He criss-crosses the United States many times.
Lift, thrust, gravity, and drag are all words that help describe the forces at work on an airplane.
Captain Garrett was in the Air Force a few years ago. He brought a video tape of airplanes being re-fueled in mid-air! It was amazing!
Captain Garrett even brought a video tape of his trip to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, which fit right in with our social studies lessons.
Captain Garrett cares about kids, he is a great teacher, a wonderful role model, and is truly a Pilot to remember. We would like to fly in his plane any day.
Captain Garrett, thanks for helping us soar with knowledge.
Teaching is to touch a life forever.
Sue Schall
5th Grade Teacher
Aldrich Elementary
Omaha, NE
