| As our world grows more complex and interconnected it becomes more and more important to teach young children the principles and excitement of science, especially chemistry. The goal of the "Chemistry for Kids" column is to help facilitate communication of information among those involved in chemical education in the pre-high school setting. Of particular interest are manuscripts describing learner-centered activities and teaching strategies that integrate chemistry into the curriculum. A manuscript is usually strengthened by an explanation of the educational context in which the activity or strategy is used (e.g., grade level, group size). Both quantitative data and qualitative observations should be reported. Articles of interest include descriptions of: - Successful outreach programs sponsored by universities, high schools, or industries to pre-high school audiences.
- Kits, software, and other multimedia tools especially useful in bringing chemistry concepts to young students.
- Articles prepared by pre-high school teachers concerning successes or informative failures in bringing chemistry to elementary and middle school students.
- Cooperative efforts between college or high school faculty members and pre-high school teachers.
Another type of manuscript frequently accepted for publication is descriptions of successful and innovative programs designed to increase the chemical background of both pre-service and in-service teachers. Such programs might include courses, workshops, or demonstration programs. All articles of this type should be based on actual experience and should include an analysis of results if possible. Joint authorship by participating teachers can often strengthen the article.
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