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Rosalyn Croce & Analice Sowell Chemistry Instructors Memphis University School Memphis, Tennessee
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The largest scientific society, consisting of 163,000 members worldwide. The premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe. Has a core mission to “Improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.” Has 189 local sections throughout the United States to connect chemical professionals to their communities through networking, professional development, and educational outreach activities. Committed to developing the next generation of dynamic chemistry leaders with five core programs: International Chemistry Olympiad 2012 Project SEED ACS Scholars Program Green Chemistry Education and Outreach Teacher Professional Development
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Community Outreach Programs National Chemistry Week (www.acs.org/ncw)www.acs.org/ncw Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (www.acs.org/cced)www.acs.org/cced
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Click on the “Education” menu.
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Click on the “Educational Resources” Link.
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www.inquiryinaction.org Download the book for FREE!
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www.middleschoolchemistry.com
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www.acs.org/kids
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ChemMatters – high school chemistry magazine (www.acs.org/chemmatters)www.acs.org/chemmatters
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High School Student Programs High School Student Programs Chemistry Olympiad & Local High School Exams (AP Chemistry and First Year Chemistry Students) ACS Project SEED (Summer Research Programs for High School Students) ChemClubs (High School Chemistry Club)
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Mission: The ACS ChemClub provides fun, authentic, and hands-on opportunities for high school students to experience chemistry beyond the classroom, get involved in community building, and learn about careers in chemistry. Within Your School … promote careers in chemistry utilize time outside of class to do the “stuff” you don’t have time to do, such as bending glass, tie dying, distillations, and more! field trips to industrial sites to learn about “real world” chemistry. Outside Your School … promote relationships with area schools, including feeder schools, join with “adult” Local Sections and “college” Student Members to do outreach at local museums, children’s and nursing homes, hospitals, etc. network with Local Section members (academic and industrial) to allow students opportunities to participate in research projects in your area.
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“Flame Tests” “Lycopodium” “Burning Dollar” “Chromatography via Kool-Aid” “Colorful Lather Printing” “Frustration Bottles” “Elephant Toothpaste” “Genie In A Bottle”
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Avi says: “Don’t Forget to Bookmark It! www.acs.org/education”www.acs.org/education
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