Wading River School fifth-graders are on the District’s annual trip to Philadelphia and according to Principal Lou Parrinello, they are traveling back and forth through time! First, learning about the founding of our nation with visits to the Liberty Bell and other historic sites and then a specially arranged visit to The Franklin Institute, where they were immersed in science and technology and got to witness the raw power of electricity with the igniting of the Tesla Coil. The young scientists also experienced virtual reality in a 3D design and printing exhibit that was opened early for them to explore and enjoy