Most students receive their primary science education in a classroom setting. Although this is a viable stepping stone to learning and becoming competent in science, it can be detrimental when students try to apply their knowledge from the classroom in a setting outside school. The ACS student chapter at the University of Toledo hosts demo shows to the various community groups to enable students to think outside of the classroom and apply their knowledge in a practical, real world setting. The students are asked many questions while a demo is being performed to maintain their interest in the chemistry behind the demo. It is our goal that these questions help students expand their knowledge from the classroom. These demo shows are modified each time to present the science content at the level of the audience.

Importance of demo shows in the community

249th National Meeting (2015)

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