Friday was Chemistry Day at the University of Puerto Rico in Humacao. Because we are the chemist’s favorite school group, we’re invited to attend every year. All of the kids were excited to go. Those who had been there before had their favorite experiments in mind that they wanted to see again. First timers—like me—didn’t know what to expect but were excited simply because everyone else was.
At 7:55am, we piled into the van and hit the road.
I wish this is how the little boys were acting during the entire car ride! Unfortunately, when the photo-op passed, so did their interest in sleeping!
Here are the highlights from the chemistry magic show led by the magnificent Dr. Suarez—in his amazing Technicolor lab coat!
No matter how hard he tries—Edwin will never be able to blow up this balloon. This was the first trick and one of the favorites, as the little boys kept reaching for their bottles for the duration of the presentation.
...and watching the kids’ intrigued faces. I attempted to capture that sentiment here...
...and here.
Another highlight was watching the effects of mixing water, dry ice, and dish soap...
...and popping the resulting bubbles.
What magic show would be complete without putting children in bubbles?
And of course..a grand finale!
I can't wait to see what Dr. Suarez has up his multicolored sleeve for us next year!
It looks like the kids learned all about chemistry without realizing it. That is the true magic of teaching. What fun!
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