SPOTLIGHT ON SPEC FIELD TRIP

SURVIVAL PRACTICE Over 300 students from surrounding schools participated in South Plains Electric Company (SPEC) field trip. Students learned the importance of safety when working with electricity. New recruit Woodrow climbed the pole to save the dummy, Bob. The young onlookers watch with anticipation at what will happen next. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

ELECTRICITY Don’t get close to the powerlines! The class looks on with amazement to see that electricity can “jump” from the lines even if they are not touching it. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

LEARNING VIDEOS A class of enthusiastic learners, watch safe ways of dealing with electricity at home. Presented by a South Plains Electric Company employee. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

EQUIPMENT The children learn the tools of the electrical lineman trade. Without most of these tools, the lineman will have a“shocking” experience. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

ARTIFACT With much confusion, the class learns that what they hold is not wood, but rather glass. They have learned that when electricity from the lines touches the ground it causes the sand to melt from the extreme heat, making glass. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO