A rainy morning to everyone! It’s me again, and as promised, I’ll be taking you on a journey through what happened during our actual Science Exhibit demonstration. In my previous blog, I talked about the chaotic yet exciting preparation of our booths. If you haven’t read that yet, feel free to check it out before diving into this one. But for now, let’s focus on what happened during the big day itself.
For our experiment, our group chose the simplest demonstrations we could find. Why? Not only because they were more convenient, but also because we wanted the children to learn something they thought was easy, only to discover the deeper science behind it. After all, sometimes the simplest things hide the most fascinating concepts. Our chosen experiments were: Wand of Fire, Magic Ink, and Magic Candle.
During the actual presentation, our job was to show how each experiment worked and then explain the science behind it. But we explained it creatively, Harry Potter style! By adding magical elements and playful acting, we were able to engage the students more effectively.
Originally, the exhibit was supposed to cater to Grades 7 through 12. However, because of time constraints and the fact that our school now has over 4,000 students we only managed to present up to Grade 11. Sadly, Grade 12 students were not included.
Even so, the whole-day event was enough to drain our social batteries. From 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., we were talking, explaining, and performing non-stop. It was exhausting, but also rewarding. Despite the chaos, failures, and challenges we faced during preparation and demonstration, we still pulled through.
We succeeded not because we are STEM students (as stereotypes might suggest), but because we never quit and never backed down even when things looked impossible. Handling chemicals isn’t easy, but we were taught to use them wisely, both for today and the future.
What really made me smile was hearing the students laugh and seeing them genuinely enjoy the experiments. Even with our mistakes, we were still able to inspire and entertain them. And that’s what made it worth it.
So to everyone reading this: I hope I’ve also put a smile on your face through this blog. Thank you, and may you all have a wonderful day!
