A burst of color brought chemistry to life at Carrollton & Banks as first-year chemistry and physical science teacher Mackenzie Pierce led her chemistry classes through a flame test experiment. While learning about electron excitation and the Bohr model, students observed how different chemical elements produce distinct colors when exposed to a flame, giving the Blue Jays a hands-on look at concepts they have been studying in class. Experiences like the flame test give students opportunities to move beyond the textbook, ask questions, make observations, and see classroom concepts in action, reflecting the engaging and rigorous academic experience found each day at Carrollton & Banks.