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The Beauty of Chemistry Meets the Charm of Books: Mole Day Celebrates the Intersection of Science and Reading

January 2, 2025

In December 2024, SHSID High School held its annual "Mole Day" event. The theme of this year's event was "Chemistry and Reading," featuring a variety of online and offline activities that allowed students to experience the charm of chemistry. The event innovatively explored how to combine teaching with the cultivation of students' reading habits, the broadening of their knowledge, the development of interest, and the enhancement of scientific thinking. It inspired students’ curiosity and love for chemistry, opening new perspectives for them to explore the world of science.



Online Activities: A Cross-Disciplinary Journey of Chemistry and Literature

From December 9th to 13th, the official "STEMdoge" WeChat account published daily fun articles and chemistry-related jokes. From the chemical principles behind Snow White's possible poisoning to discussions about AI potentially winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, these articles incorporated chemistry knowledge into literary classics and hot topics. They were not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Each article enriched students' chemistry knowledge and showed the fascinating connections between chemistry, literature, and daily life. From December 10th to 13th, the STEMdoge mini program launched a daily chemistry trivia challenge featuring five daily questions that explored the intersection of chemistry and literature. Students accumulated points through their answers and competed for a place in the top five on the leaderboard, with the top winners receiving exciting prizes.



Offline Activities: A Two-Way Link Between Reading and Practice

Have you ever wondered how flowers get their vibrant colors? The beautiful colors often praised in literary works are actually due to chemical substances such as anthocyanins and carotenoids. In the exhibition area, students demonstrated the chemical processes behind flower color changes through experiments, revealing the chemical mysteries of these substances while appreciating the beauty of nature. Poisons frequently appear in crime and mystery novels—can you identify the type of poison and its molecular formula based on descriptions in the literary works? These activities combined chemical knowledge with literary plots, providing students unique challenges and fun.

"Why is Milk White?" is a recommended book for chemistry students. It provides clear and simple explanations of many everyday phenomena and the chemical principles behind them. In the exhibition, students selected interesting examples from the book and demonstrated the wonders of chemistry through experiments, guiding visitors to view everyday chemical phenomena from a fresh perspective.



Classroom Reading Sharing: Teachers and Students Discuss the Beauty of Chemistry

During the whole of December, chemistry teachers and students explored the depth and breadth of chemistry through joint reading. The teachers recommended several excellent books related to chemistry, including "The Marvelous Materials," "The Mysteries of Diet," and "The Story of Elements," covering topics such as food chemistry, materials science, and the history of chemistry. Students eagerly shared their thoughts during the reading discussion session. One student remarked, "These books made me realize that chemistry is not just in the laboratory but also present in literature, art, and our daily lives." A chemistry teacher also shared, "Reading brings us richer dimensions of thought and gives science a humanistic warmth."



Looking Ahead: The Infinite Possibilities of Reading and Chemistry

This year’s Mole Day event, centered on "Chemistry and Reading," not only sparked students' interest in science but also broadened their perspectives on chemistry. The event successfully combined chemistry with literature by guiding students to explore science through reading and verifying what they learned through practice. In the future, the chemistry department will continue to explore the intersection of chemistry with other fields and offer a variety of activities that allow more students to experience the limitless charm of science. Through the dual drive of reading and practice, students will continue to explore the unknown in the world of science and gain valuable insights.


Written by Ms. Yang Min

Photos by Mr. Sun Hao

Edited by Ms. Wang Tongyan

Reviewed by Ms. Shen Chenli, Ms. Gu Ying
Proofread by Mr. Cody Turner