Educating others about the importance of Green Chemistry is something that is extremely important to the Gordon College American Chemical Society student chapter. Throughout the year, we worked to teach students of all ages about the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and how they can be put into practice. We have worked with students ranging from the ages of three years old through fellow college students. To teach such a wide range of ages, we have adapted our green chemistry and curriculum to meet the needs of each specific audience. We have utilized a variety of teaching methods including skits, demonstrations, informal lessons, formal PowerPoint presentations, and hands-on activities. Some of our favorite hands-on activities include M&M E-Factor, Cabbage Juice pH, Biodiesel, and Green Car Paint. This year, we introduced two new activities which included Green Soap Making and Ecovative, a sustainable alternative to plastics and polystyrene foams using mushroom technology. Our student chapter is constantly searching for new ways to improve our green chemistry curriculum and new opportunities to teach others about green chemistry.

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2019 Spring National Meeting

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