Young, budding chemists experiment and explore

  Above, fifth-graders Jack Muraoka, left, and Lee O'Reilly learn about acids and bases during a science program at Copeland Manor School in Libertyville. At left, parent volunteer Pascal O'Reilly explains how to use a ph color chart to the students. At right, Anna Giardina reads directions as Copeland Manor School fifth-graders explore chemistry concepts. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comAbo

  Anna Giardina reads directions as Copeland Manor School fifth-graders explore chemistry concepts in Libertyville. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

  Brandon Brown sports safety goggles as fifth-graders from Copeland Manor School explore chemistry concepts in Libertyville. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

  Parent volunteer Pascal O'Reilly explains how to use a ph color chart to fifth-graders during a science program exploring acids and bases at Copeland Manor School in Libertyville. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com