Friday, January 22, 2021

Tumblr Thread: Teacher's Great Dihydrogen Monoxide Lesson


The ol' dihydrogen monoxide gag has been a mainstay of internet culture and beyond for years. The only thing better than that first aha moment of getting it the first time is duping other people with it. This person takes it a step further with their 7th grade class. For some serious teacher cleverness, here's a teacher who used gummy bears to fight the power.

1.

Liquid - O dihydrogenmonoxideawareness DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE IS AN ACID WITH A PH LEVEL OF 7 DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE AWARENESS THAT'S A HIGHER PH LEVEL THAN ANY OTHER ACID! imgilip.com

2.

Font - Why would anyone want to consume it!? etherealastraea I teach my 7th graders about the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide. I bring in a graduated cylinder of it and we talk about how it's used in nuclear power plants and gmo crops. How inhaling even the small amount l'm holding can lead to suffocation or even death. It's found in vaccines and cancer cells, but also in infant formula and pet food. It is a huge component of acid rain, can cause severe burns, and has been found in places that we

3.

Font - We talk about how there are little to no regulations on this chemical. No bans, no warning labels, and most manufacturers don't even have to disclose their use of it in their products. My students are outraged. We talk about what we can do. Create posters and flyers to spread awareness. Contact our senators with petitions to ban DHMO. Spread this information all over social media. Then I explain that the real problem with dihydrogen monoxide is that...when I am thirsty...there is just not

4.

Forehead - GIF de alepeterslove bluegone I. Fucking. Love. This. This is how misinformation works. How propaganda works. How manipulation works.

5.

Font - nerdy-pharmacy-daydreams may our education be stronger than fake news darthlenaplant Amen. chubby-aphrodite To those who don't get it: "Dihydrogen monoxide" is the chemical name for water, AKA H20.

6.

Font - mod2amaryllis another important element of understanding the joke is understanding how pH levels work Acidic Neutral Alkaline 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 yup. that's a higher number alright. youngalientype "Everyone who has ever touched or consumed this chemical has died" Battery Acid Gastric Acid Hydrochloric Acid ppos Acid Rain Black Coffee Urine/Saliva Pure Water Sea Water Baking Soda Milk of Magnesium Ammonia Soapy Water Bleach Drain Cleaner

Submitted by:

No comments:

Post a Comment