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Hello, community! Ready for a dose of pure joy and childlike wonder? Today we're sharing an experience that warmed our hearts: a visit by our young scientists from different schools to the Faculty of Geology and Mines at MOA University! It wasn't just a normal class... it was an ADVENTURE! Imagine dozens of wide-eyed eyes, restless little hands, and contagious laughter invading our hallways and our incredible geological museum. Wow! The World of Rocks and Minerals: They sparkled like treasures! The children touched (carefully, of course) colorful minerals that looked like something out of a fairy tale: emerald greens, vibrant purples, shimmering golds... "They look like candy!" one shouted, and everyone laughed! We heard whispers of "Look at this one! It looks like chocolate!" as they saw a rock with incredible veining. They discovered that stones aren't boring; they're open books of the Earth!
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Dinosaurs in Moa! (Well, their footprints, at least.) The surprised expressions upon seeing giant shark teeth or petrified shells of animals that lived MILLIONS of years ago… were magical! "Did this little critter live before people existed?" asked a little voice filled with doubt and fascination. "Yes, little one, yes! From the rock… to my house? We showed them finished products of building materials, the direct result of geological research conducted HERE! They saw shiny tiles, sturdy bricks, and special cements born from the study of OUR rocks. Their eyes lit up with understanding: "Ah! So what scientists study can be used to build real things." The connection was real! Mouths agape, sudden silences upon touching a unique fossil. Unstoppable curiosity: The questions never stopped! "Why does it shine?", "How did this get here?", "Can I be a geologist when I grow up?" Contagious joy: Laughter upon finding a rock that looked like ice cream, jumping up and down with excitement upon recognizing a mineral "like the one on my ring, Mom!" Little pride: Feeling like "real explorers" with their magnifying glasses (imaginary or not). This day wasn't just about rocks and fossils. It was about igniting sparks of curiosity, about showing them that science is tangible, exciting, and in everything around us! Thank you, Moa's little explorers! You gave us an energetic morning and reminded us all why we love geology: because telling the Earth's story is fascinating! Who knows? Maybe among those curious little eyes is Cuba's future great geologist.