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| The K-20+ expository programs consist of a nucleus of graduate and undergraduate students (fellows) enhancing the understanding of chemistry and technology of K-12 teachers and students. Three sub-programs form this relationship: Science on Wheels that uses demonstrations to communicate the world of chemistry, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) that helps integrating environmental chemistry into schools, and Calculator Based Laboratory (CBL), which uses probes to incorporate chemistry and mathematics into the curriculum. Chemistry demonstrations have contributed to spark the interest in science to more than 71,900 individuals, while 85 fellows contributed to the education of 18,154 students and 372 teachers by means of GLOBE and CBL. In the last five years, the number of students enrolled in the Chemistry Department, representing 90 high schools from a total of 414, increased up to 50%. Furthermore misconceptions in Chemistry also decreases as function of the interactions with the fellows. |
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General Papers
8:00 AM-10:35 AM, Thursday, August 23, 2007 Seaport -- Constitution Room, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |