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The show is an excellent opportunity for students to share show. “You almost get more questions from the parents.”
knowledge and skills they’ve learned in Carleton’s labs with a wide The wide range of knowledge and interests among attendees
range of people, some of whom might have never seen a beaker means student demonstrators have to think on their feet, an
or a Bunsen burner. Frolova enjoys watching kids, in particular, get aspect of the show that student Aya Kadri relishes. Conversation
excited about chemistry. “For “ranges from really simple to
us, it’s pretty basic science. [We somewhat more complicated,
combine] two chemicals, we Overall, the magic show has and I really like that,” she says.
know what to expect. But for To a six-year-old, she might
them … you can see the sparkle been a fantastic experience. simply say that molecules in a
in their eyes.” demonstration bounce around.
Fellow student Adriana To adults, she might add a
Raats agrees, adding that detailed explanation of the
some children are delighted to meet other people who share reasons why that movement increases pressure.
their love of science. “One time, I had a little guy come up and “Overall, the magic show has been a fantastic experience,”
explain everything about fluorescent rocks to me,” she says with she says. “It’s really cool knowing that I taught a lot of people
a chuckle. However, she adds, it’s not just children who enjoy the something new.”

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