Field Trip to Chiang Mai University and Ice Cream

 Today I took the Grade 11/12 Chemistry class on a field trip to Chiang Mai University, to visit the Chemistry Department. We toured a laboratory where researchers work with algae.  They have two main areas of research, using algae to predict water quality and using algae to produce biofuel.  The kids thought it "was cool research" and surprisingly got into the algae story.  They liked the research into the quality of the water in the Chiang Mai moat.  Each year the team sample the water to ensure it is safe to throw.  Throw not drink.  Song Kran festival in April is all about throwing water.
The lab roof looked out to Doi Sutep, the sacred mountain overlooking Chiang Mai.
Later we went to IBerry for an ice cream treat.  Yes there is a big pink thing with glasses in the background.
When we got back to school tonight, Lisa, right front, said it was the best field trip ever.

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