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  Home > JCE Print > Journal of Chemical Education > Issues > 1999  > May  >
Chemical Education Today
Chemistry for Kids
An Elementary Outreach Program-Have Demo Will Travel
James Swim
Bentonville High School, Chemistry Instructor, 402 Tiger Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712
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May 1999
Vol. 76 No. 5
p. 628
Abstract
This article describes an outreach program that differs from the vast majority of outreach programs described in the Journal. The difference is the use of high school students as presenters of chemistry demonstrations to elementary students in grades 3 through 5. The program is in its fourth year and features a separate demonstration program for each grade level. The demonstrations cover some of the concept areas that the elementary teachers cover in science. The program has been very successful, judging from the comments from teachers, students, parents, and administrators. The students are enthusiastic and enthralled by each program. Their interest and curiosity in science are piqued by these presentations. Comments from former student presenters indicate that they felt their communication skills had improved along with their understanding of the chemistry concepts covered. They also indicate that they feel more comfortable in the college laboratory setting after participating in this program. The program is presented to about 1500 students in five elementary schools once annually.
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*  Citation
 Swim, James. J. Chem. Educ. 1999 76 628.
*  Keywords
 Introductory / High School Chemistry; Public Understanding; Demonstrations; Outreach; Teaching / Learning Aids
*  History
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Last Updated:		 June 11, 1999
June 23, 2005
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