Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 19:05:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Gene Thompson <gthompso@ccsf.cc.ca.us>
To: Pinhole Listserv <pinhole@exploratorium.edu>
Subject: Re: Myra Mole!
In-Reply-To: <v01520d01b164f17e124c@[192.168.1.201]>
We have two mole puppets (available anyplace that sells animal hand
puppets, like Stonestown and Haight Street) for our two chem labs. The
puppets fit beautifully over the gas jets on the teacher/demo table and
make pretty good mascots. Usually after the students find out what a
mole is in chemistry we begin to find the mole used more -- often they
have wrapped candy in their mouths, or are guarding returned papers, or
(once) are on top of a ring stand, over an unconnected bunsen burner.
Ellen Koivisto
George Washington High School, SF
On Thu, 23 Apr 1998, Pinhole Listserv wrote:
> I remember a college professor who used to toss a stuffed raccoon to his
> geology students who were having panic attacks. Rocky was very helpful in
> soothing people's anxiety.
>
> There is presently available a stuffed mole named Myra from the Hallmark
> Collection. She's very cute and cuddly. My chemistry students have found
> her to be very comforting.
>
> -Marc
>
> --
> Marc Afifi
> Physics and Chemistry
> Pacific Grove High School
> 615 Sunset Dr.
> Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
>
> (408) 646-6590 ext. 223
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> Favorite Oakland Raiders Motto: "Just When Baby?"
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