Today one of my grade 8 classes learned a valuable lesson. I did a demonstration of pewter casting. I went through the information of molten metal is a dangerous substance avoid water and safety was paramount etc etc... after giving the demo one of the kids asked if they could try which of course is fine... after pouring there was a bit extra left over and I said pour it out on the sand so I can demonstrate the difference between the surface finish from touching wood and touching air as it dries. He did exactly as I asked except there was a small area where the sand was quite thin needless to say I ended up with a hole in the bottom of my sand filled plastic tray and discolouration on the desk.. But the kids now really do appreciate molten metal is HOT !!!
Lunch today was typical Colombian faire with a side dish of what is a type of crackling the only trouble is its a little off putting when you look down and find it still has the hairs attached... but then their fish also comes with heads and tails so i guess its just the way it is... I couldn´t eat either though.
Manyana mi amigos
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