Catawba College's science department is bringing new angles and applications into the classrooms of Salisbury Academy's young scientists! Over the past two weeks, both first grade and seventh grades enjoyed fascinating presentations and hands-on labs which tie directly into their current units of scientific study. 

Dr. ChaMarra Saner and students from her chemical calculations class led first grade students in a lab on matter through the creation of all-natural chapstick.

"We're talking about proportions with the students today, how ingredients have to be just right, like with a cake, or things don't work," shared Dr. Saner.  

This topic directly complements Saner's work with her Catawba science students, as chemistry and chemical calculations go hand in hand. Teaching proportions and how the physical characteristics of things change when measurements are altered is a fitting lesson for her students to take the lead on, Saner shared. 

Student Accola Hudson, a senior in Saner's class, was eager to share her knowledge with the enthusiastic group of young students during the labs.

" I think it's exciting. Hopefully we're able to get the kids more interested in STEM fields, put a fire in their heart, and hopefully they will want to pursue the field as well," said Hudson.