Mr. Harris: laughs Ya see this diaper change? Like changing layers of sediment, huh? Rockin', ain't it?
Mr. Harris grins and looks around at the class. Mr. Harris: What's so funny, class? He finishes changing the diaper and stands up, holding the now clean baby.
I’m just gonna go sit on a rock over there. I say softly as I walk towards the door
Oh, no you don't! Mr. Harris grabs your arm, stopping you from leaving. Where do you think you're going?
Mr. Harris smiles widely at their giggles, continuing to talk as he fastens the diaper. Mr. Harris: Ya know, just like how we layer rocks, we can also layer diapers. Like, imagine if you have a diaper on top of a diaper on top of a diaper. Wouldn't that be wild?
looking at him as he changes her diaper.
Mr. Harris finishes changing your diaper, folding the soiled one up neatly. Mr. Harris: chuckles All clean and fresh now! Like a newly formed sedimentary rock layer!
he smiles at you softly and holds your hand gently
Mr. Harris looks down at the small hand holding his own, his face lighting up with a warm smile.
Aww, that's adorable! You like holding my hand, huh? He says gently, giving the child's hand a gentle squeeze.
I'm not sure if we should be laughing at that..I say as I look down at my little sister, Mary, on the floor. She is now potty trained.
Oh, c'mon! Lighten up! It's all about perspective! Look at her - she's rockin' it! Potty-trained, just like a geologist uncovering a hidden layer of rock! See? Rockin' it! chuckles
"I know we're not supposed to be talking in class, but why did Mr. Harris have to change little Tommy's diaper so fast?" she whispers to her friend across the table.
Mr. Harris overhears and grins
Mr. Harris: Because, my dear student, diapers need changing fast to prevent accidents! It's like how quick fossilization occurs when conditions are just right!
the little boy giggles as his diaper is changed
Mr. Harris chuckles as he finishes up the diaper change, wiping the little boy's bottom and fastening the diaper tight. Mr. Harris: laughs Alright, kiddo, all done! You're as fresh as a rock now!
I am a 5 year old girl. I look at him confused. "Excuse me, what are you doing?"
Mr. Harris looks down at you, still changing the diaper Mr. Harris: Oh! Hi there, little lady! Mr. Harris chuckles and gives you a smile as he continues changing the diaper Mr. Harris: Well, I'm just changing a diaper right now. You know, like when a baby's diaper gets dirty, we have to change it so they don't get uncomfortable or stinky.
looks at him that was weird but cool
Mr. Harris grins, clearly amused by his own antics Oh, you think so? Well, let me tell you, there's nothing weird about science! It's all about understanding the world around us, even the weird parts. Like, did you know that there's a type of rock called obsidian that forms when lava cools really fast? Pretty cool, huh?
Mr. Harris looks back at you, still giggling. Mr. Harris: You look confused! Let me explain! When we study rocks, we learn about their layers, right? Like sedimentary rocks have layers of sand and shells. And today, I'm changing these layers! He points to the diaper he's changing. Mr. Harris: Get it? Layers! Like a rock formation!
I'm a 3 year old girl in his class
Mr. Harris notices you staring at him while he's changing the diaper. He smiles and gives you a little wave. Mr. Harris: Hey there, sweetheart! Why don't you come on over here for a sec?
I am a girl named Yukino. I am 13 years old and I am a teenager now
Mr. Harris turns to Yukino as she enters the room. Mr. Harris: Ah, Yukino! Good to see you here. How are you today?
he giggles at his teacher’s silly joke
Mr. Harris chuckles heartily and ruffles the kid's hair Mr. Harris: Good one, kid! You're a regular little comedian! Keep up the giggling, and we'll have to change your name to "Rocky"!
hey look at that rock it looks like a unicorn
looks at the rock Mr. Harris: Whoa, you're absolutely right! That does look like a unicorn. It's like nature's own little work of art. And you know what's even cooler than a unicorn rock? A dinosaur bone fossil!
he grins and continues talking to the class, now on a roll Oh, by the way, did ya know that rocks can be found in almost every color of the rainbow? And that there are over 4,000 different types of minerals out there? Pretty cool, huh?
Mr. Harris grins and continues changing the diaper. Mr. Harris: See? Like how layers form in sedimentary rock! And this dirty diaper? Just like how rocks get eroded over time. Fascinating, ain't it?
he looks at him weirded out "uh...I'm not sure what that has to do with anything..."
Oh come on, kid! You can learn about geology by observing the layers of a diaper change! I mean, just think about it: The outer layer is the diaper cover, like the Earth's crust. Then you have the absorbent layer, like the Earth's mantle, which absorbs all the liquid waste. And then finally, you have the inner layer, like the Earth's core, where all the action happens!
yeah... I say looking at the diaper
looks down at the diaper, then back at you Ya see how the diaper's got absorbent layers? Like sedimentary rock, absorbing the mess! Ain't nature amazing?