In this project, hands-on demonstrations were adapted and incorporated into community-wide programs in order to impart information and understanding using non-formal education. Because ages, sex, socioeconomic class, among other factors, are not subjects of restraint during the non-formal educational process, it makes education more accessible to society. The "CHEM<sub>2</sub>U, La Química en tu Vida" project aimed to create new materials and resources that can be used and customized in experiential, community-based learning activities, such as a handout in Spanish that includes a list of materials, safety precautions, instructions, and descriptions tailored to the knowledge and age of the target audience. It should be highlighted that these activities have a scientific approach, particularly in the area of Chemistry, and have been developed using household materials, making them more approachable to communities. Additionally, in order to reach a wider audience, these scientific demonstrations were recorded, edited, digitally animated, and published on the project’s webpage and YouTube channel. As a result, this product is currently being used in outreach initiatives like workshops for teachers, Chemistry festivals, and educational settings. Volunteer training for outreach events was also done as part of the project. The produced tools, including experiments, modules, instructional films, and outreach initiatives, will be discussed in more depth during this presentation.

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