They must keep in mind that the students might still reject Wayne because they might not trust that he's actually changed. It is the goal of the teachers to help the children accept Wayne and to help Wayne integrate into the society that he was once removed from.
The lawyer is using gestures as a form of nonverbal communication. By pounding his fist on the table, he is communicating without words. He is trying to emphasize a point to the jury. Gestures are commonly used by lawyers in the courtroom for emphasis or to sway the opinion of the jurors.
Chemistry, because constructing early forms of glass and mortar for setting bricks would require some sort of understanding. The other choices also aren’t very related, you don’t need astronomy for making glass or anatomy for making mortar.