Hurray, Science Lab 2.0

I would have made this entry about Computer Lab, but that entry would consist of "I played games and learned nothing," which kind of defeats the purpose of blogging about the labs.

Anywho, today's Science Lab did not contain dangerous chemicals or bird feathers, yet it was still very interesting. The topic of the lab was plastic. Ms. Martinez pointed out the many things we use in our daily lives that contain petroleum products: alarm clocks, toothbrushes, pajamas, toilet paper; and that's only part of the typical morning. Needless to say, it was rather shocking. Next, the class was given a paper with a picture of a common kitchen on it. To make a long story short, only two things were found in that kitchen without any form of petroleum products on, in, or making up the item. The rest of the lab was devoted to finding plastics we use daily, and thinking of ways we can try to push away a bit of the plastic filling our lives. I learned, while plastic is useful, too much can be a very bad thing. Really bad. Affecting the majority of the America bad. I also learned people are beginning to take note of just how much plastic is around us. That's something to think about; there's still a chance we won't all develop horrible health and die thanks to plastic. And, lastly, that glasses made of glass are actually quite nice, especially compared to plastic cups. Just saying.