Our Next Meeting:
April 22, 2009 - Earth Day
Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.

Directions: Take CTA red line to Wilson stop and walk half a block, or park at the lot just east of Lake Shore Drive at the Wilson exit, and take the free shuttle.

The meeting will be held in Truman College's brand new Chemistry Studio. Theme: Green Chemistry, and whatever you would like to share. Light refreshments will be provided.

Host: Charlie Abrams, cabrams@ccc.edu



Welcome to the brand NEW ChemWest.org! I decided to update the website a bit and move into the world of Wiki's. Have you ever wondered "When is the website going to updated?" Or "Where can I contribute more to ChemWest?" Or "I have a great idea or something coming up that I need to share!"

Well here it is. This is a new way to easily share information, demos, labs ideas to everyone! YOU control what is here! Registered users can add/delete/modify anything on this website. This is supposed to be a teacher collaboration group, and what would be better than a wiki! If you are not familiar with Wiki's, this site can be similar to Wikipedia.com where users control the content. So add away!

To the left are links to a few of my suggestions:

• Upcoming Activities is for you to see when and where the next ChemWest meeting is. It is also to see other activities such as ACS Chemday or the History of Science Trips.
• Past Meeting Notes and Future Meeting Ideas is to see what you missed at the meeting and what people want to see in the future.
• Demonstrations and Class Activities is for you to add and borrow class activities, labs and demos. That is what we are all about!
• Links and Technology is for cool links or articles that you find. It is also to see how you do and can integrate technology into the classroom
• Job Postings are for school districts (or other people) who are looking to hire us!
• Jobs Wanted are for those of us that are looking to see a new scene
• And???? What ever you want it to be. YOU (as a registered user) can add whatever you want.

There is also a discussion board within each topic to discuss away. At the top there is also a picture gallery.

So lets have fun and collaborate!

If you have any questions or comments, join and make them in the discussion forum. Or you can email Karl Craddock from Fremd High School at kcraddock@d211.org or chemwest@hotmail.com .