You might be used to writing scientific abstracts and reports – but have you ever tried to put your research into a rap?

A few weeks ago, we received a not-so-usual press release:

Four eighth grade students from The Nueva School in Hillsborough, California are releasing “They Grow”, a science-ified version of the popular Drake song “Headlines”. In this video, they rap about photosynthesis – starting with the basics and moving on to the intricate processes the light reaction and the Calvin cycle. With help from their science teacher, Tom McFadden, these four students wrote and performed their lyrics, then planned, shot and edited their music video. They hope that their video will help students better understand the complex process known as photosynthesis.