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Observe, Hypothesize, Experiment

By: Lucas Verdeja
Some of the core classes in middle school were considered not too entertaining
to most students. Science, on the other hand, was exciting for most students due to the
annual science fair and the various inclusive labs students practiced throughout the year.
For the visual learners, especially, science was the best class to learn in a hands on
manner.
“The experiments we do in science give us a better understanding of the topic,”
said freshman Javier Cantens.
Laboratory experiments provided an alternative way for teachers to explain
the lesson in depth, pass on the knowledge to students, and help students learn through
visual examples.
“Labs give students an inclusive and entertaining way to learn about a subject,”
said freshman Nicholas Oyarzun.
The school’s labs were extremely well equipped. Each student was given From top to bottom: Life Science teacher Mr. Jose Padilla hands out microscope slides for the
a pair of goggles for safety, and if necessary, students were also given gloves. Every students during the cheek cell lab.
classroom in the science section had an eye wash and a shower station just in case any Biology teacher Mrs. Milagros Zequeria helps students pour a mixture out of a
graduated cylinder and into a tray during a class experiment.
chemicals needed to be immediately washed away.
“It reassures me knowing the labs are equipped with all the safety precautions
necessary to prevent any and all kinds of accidents,” said freshman Nicholas Poveda.