WE MADE APPLE CIDER TODAY! 🍎It was so much fun, and the apple cider we made at the end was delicious! At first, I wondered how apple cider making was related to the course, as it was super fun, but not too closely related to math and physics. However, after our discussion about playtime with Esmie, I realized that the activity wasn’t just about making cider, but also about bonding, relationship building, and working towards a shared goal.
We naturally split up the tasks like a conveyor belt, assigning roles to each of us. Some people were in charge of washing the apples, some were cutting the apples, some were mashing them, some were working with the cider press, and some were managing the whole situation, keeping it organized and smooth. I felt that by working together toward the same goal and contributing to the process, it really brought us closer and made our bond stronger like a community. I accidentally cut myself while chopping the apples, but I felt so thankful for Jimena, Danielle, and Susan for helping me treat the wound, and Yuki, for washing the bloody knife. I felt thankful and fortunate to be surrounded by people so caring and supportive in this class.
Today’s activities also reminded me of the importance of experiencing physics when learning it. When students actually get to do things, to play around with concepts, make predictions, observe, and discuss with each other, they are experiencing them rather than just memorizing them like textbook facts. And by having time to play and explore ideas with peers, students can have a deeper connection to the concepts while feeling a sense of belonging, teamwork, and connection in the class. I think that by giving students time to play, they can learn so much more than just plugging in numbers into equations.
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