I just received this e-mail message from a high school teacher, it is not a joke, I am going to respond but decided to wait a bit to include your (more thoughtful) comments.

Thanks,

Donna

Donna G. Friedman, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Chemistry

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

3400 Pershall Rd.

St. Louis, MO  63135

314-513-4388

Hello fellow teachers!

I have a quick question.  Not sure if I can make it on Thursday, so thought I had best send this e-mail.  I normally have my students light their hands on fire with a mixture of isopropyl and water.  (I test it first with a paper towel to make sure it doesn’t burn.)  My students have said there is a “cooler” way to light your hand on fire and that Burroughs, Wentzville, etc. all do this cooler way.  We all know students don’t always know the “real story”, but is there a cooler (more exciting, brighter) way to light your hand on fire that is still safe? 

Thanks!  I would appreciate your help on this matter!!

Melanie

Melanie Shedd

Principia Upper School

mel**At_Symbol_Here**prin.edu