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ACS Chemistry Day 2009
Hello! Mark your calendars- ACS Chemistry day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 24th. For those of you who have never had the chance to attend- it is a day of celebrating chemistry- talks, activities, demonstrations, “make and takes”, and more. This marks the end of ACS National Chemistry Week. This year’s theme is “Chemistry- It’s Elemental!” This is a GREAT way for new teachrs to get involved in the chemistry community!
This year, I am going to be coordinating the participation by high school teachers and their students. (I am graciously taking over this role from Mike Heinz, our fearless leader/coordinator/chemistry teacher extraordinaire). I am really looking forward to having another successful day of getting students of all ages engaged and excited about chemistry.
Three ways to be involved:
1) CHEMISTRY IDOL: Bring a small group of students to participate in Chemistry Idol. This is the grand finale where students put on demonstrations for other students at the end of the day. See high school students cheering on their classmates performing chemical demonstrations with the same spirit and enthusiasm that is usually reserved for football or basketball teams and games.
2) DEMONSTRATION/HANDS-ON ACTIVITY: Have a table or area where students can come by and see some exciting chemistry. This can be hands-on for small groups or just a demo. You might even want to have your students run the table with you as the supervisor.
3) STUDENTS, STUDENTS, STUDENTS: Bring your own students and/or just help publicize the event. We want to have as many student visitors as possible. (The official flyer that you can handout to your students will follow shortly.)
Here is a little information for Irene Cesa who is coordinating the event: “Chemistry Day will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at DePaul University. We are scheduled from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and would like the Chemistry Idol show to be the “grand finale,” probably starting at 1:30. DePaul University has a new chemistry building (wing) which is very impressive and they are eager to host the event. I toured the site in June with Avrom and we should have plenty of wonderful space for presentations, lab activities, exhibits, demonstrations, etc.”
Other things: - If you need supplies or kits (i.e. from Flinn Scientific), let me know.
- Students and teachers doing demos should wear goggles at all times as you would for any chemical demonstration.
- No gas will be available for Chemistry Idol.
- As you are planning for an activity or Chemistry Idol, please let me know your topic so we can avoid overlap.
- Also send any questions regarding needs for electrical, table space, etc.
- Here is the website with updates soon to follow:
http://membership.acs.org/C/Chicago/ChemDay/chemday09.html
Please let me know if you would be willing to join us for chemistry day and how you would like to be involved.
Sincerely, JulieAnn Villa
Niles West High School
(847)626-2798
julvil@niles219.org
p.s. Please pass this information along to other teachers whom you feel might be interested.
This year, I am going to be coordinating the participation by high school teachers and their students. (I am graciously taking over this role from Mike Heinz, our fearless leader/coordinator/chemistry teacher extraordinaire). I am really looking forward to having another successful day of getting students of all ages engaged and excited about chemistry.
Three ways to be involved:
1) CHEMISTRY IDOL: Bring a small group of students to participate in Chemistry Idol. This is the grand finale where students put on demonstrations for other students at the end of the day. See high school students cheering on their classmates performing chemical demonstrations with the same spirit and enthusiasm that is usually reserved for football or basketball teams and games.
2) DEMONSTRATION/HANDS-ON ACTIVITY: Have a table or area where students can come by and see some exciting chemistry. This can be hands-on for small groups or just a demo. You might even want to have your students run the table with you as the supervisor.
3) STUDENTS, STUDENTS, STUDENTS: Bring your own students and/or just help publicize the event. We want to have as many student visitors as possible. (The official flyer that you can handout to your students will follow shortly.)
Here is a little information for Irene Cesa who is coordinating the event: “Chemistry Day will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at DePaul University. We are scheduled from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and would like the Chemistry Idol show to be the “grand finale,” probably starting at 1:30. DePaul University has a new chemistry building (wing) which is very impressive and they are eager to host the event. I toured the site in June with Avrom and we should have plenty of wonderful space for presentations, lab activities, exhibits, demonstrations, etc.”
Other things: - If you need supplies or kits (i.e. from Flinn Scientific), let me know.
- Students and teachers doing demos should wear goggles at all times as you would for any chemical demonstration.
- No gas will be available for Chemistry Idol.
- As you are planning for an activity or Chemistry Idol, please let me know your topic so we can avoid overlap.
- Also send any questions regarding needs for electrical, table space, etc.
- Here is the website with updates soon to follow:
http://membership.acs.org/C/Chicago/ChemDay/chemday09.html
Please let me know if you would be willing to join us for chemistry day and how you would like to be involved.
Sincerely, JulieAnn Villa
Niles West High School
(847)626-2798
julvil@niles219.org
p.s. Please pass this information along to other teachers whom you feel might be interested.
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