1. LSU ChemDemo Program: Combining Service Learning and Outreach on a Large Scale
Prof. George G. Stanley
Cyril & Tutta Vetter Alumni Professor
Louisiana State University

2. LSU Undergraduate Students Visiting K-12 Classrooms to Perform Hands-On Chemistry & Science Demonstrations
Semester, Year
# LSU
Students
# K-12
Classrooms
Professors Involved
Fall, 1997
229
110
Limbach, Stanley
Spring, 1998
267
103
Nauman
Fall, 1998
302
153
Lyon, Nauman, Stanley
Fall, 1999
233
121
Spring, 2000
146 71
Kolniak
Summer, 2000 55 18
Fall, 2000
240
108
Kolniak, Maverick
Spring, 2001
420
202
Kolniak, Stanley
Summer, 2001 23
Fall, 2001
332
139
Kolniak, Stanley, Hammer
Spring, 2002
312
138
Summer, 2002 76 25
Totals:
2683
1211
> 25,000 K-12 Students!!

3. Chemistry Classes Involved
Chem 1201/1202 – General Chemistry (200+ students per section) Profs. Patrick Kolniak, Andy Maverick, George Stanley
Chem 2461/2462 – Honors Organic Chemistry (~ students per section) Prof. Bob Hammer
Chem 4571 – Organometallic Chemistry ( students per section) Prof. George Stanley

4. ChemDemo Experiments Grade General Topic/Demonstrations K-4
The Atmosphere: Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Solid CO2 (dry ice), & Water Vapor
Polymer Fun: Disappearing Styrofoam and Starch
K-?
Silly Putty: Synthesizing a Polymer
3-6
Acids & Bases
4-12
Energy: Electricity, Heat & Light
4-10
Light Reactions: Chemiluminesence, Flame Test, Burning Mg/CO2
6-12
Kinetics, Equilibrium & Catalysis

5. ChemDemo Experiments

6. ChemDemo Experiments

7. Picking a School/Class
Students pick their own School and Class/Teacher, contact and make all arrangements for a visit.
K-12 Teachers can fill out and submit “Teacher Interest Forms” that professors post and students can pick.
Students submit teacher name, class level, school address, experiment being done, and approximate date.
Student obtain some of the supplies needed, while we provide more “exotic” chemicals and equipment (“kits”).
Professor sends out introduction letter and stamped and self addressed evaluation card to teacher to assess the quality and effectiveness of the students presentation.

8. Teacher Evaluations

9. Teacher Evaluations

10. Teacher Evaluations

11. Reflection – 2-4 Page Student Essays
Quotes:
“Not only did we learn something new about science, but we got an unforgettable opportunity to teach children.” – Heather Gallmann
“I really had a good time during this project and also learned a lot about chemistry by teaching it to others.” – Misty Rabalais
“It was a fun and exciting project for both the students and me.” – Aimee Gravois
“We all enjoyed this project and really felt that we have a better understanding of energy now that we have taught others about it.” – William Saint
“This was an experience I will never forget. The students along with the teachers had a blast, and so did I. It was a lot of fun and the kids seemed to learn a lot.” – Robert Earhart

12. Photos

13. National Science Foundation LSU Department of Chemistry
Funding & Thanks
Initial Funding:
ExxonMobil
Louisiana Chemical Association
Current Funding:
National Science Foundation
LSU Department of Chemistry