The URJC brings science to the little ones

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Last Tuesday, June 10th, the school opened its doors to host this scientific experiment, in which 150 five-year-old students participated. Organized into groups, the children "became scientists for a day," conducting simple, visual experiments that allowed them to become familiar with concepts such as acidity, pH, and chemical reactions, according to ESCET.

The initiative, led by Professor Laura Fernández Peña, has been made possible thanks to the grant awarded by the Madrid Territorial Section of the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry (RSEQ-STM) for the development of outreach projects and the commitment of the Alkor School teaching staff. Its goal is to foster interest in science from an early age and show that learning can also be a fun and meaningful experience.

Among the proposed activities, the children measured the pH of everyday substances such as lemon, vinegar, baking soda, and red cabbage, learning to distinguish between acids and bases in a practical and visual way. They also conducted an experiment with invisible ink, which allowed them to discover hidden words such as "chemistry," "science," and "acid," thus reinforcing their learning through play.

The day concluded with a demonstration by the URJC team, which created a "chemical rainbow" with acid-base indicators, demonstrating how the color of certain substances varies depending on pH.