Safe and inexpensive supermarket chemical reactions

CHED 1590

Jodye I Selco, jiselco@csupomona.edu, Center for Education and Equity in Mathematics, Science and Technology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768, Mary Bruno, mbruno@rialto.k12.ca.us, Rialto Unified School District, Bemis Elementary School, Rialto, CA 92376, and Sue Chan, schan@rialto.k12.ca.us, Rialto Unified School District, Kolb Middle School, Rialto, CA 92376.
Experience with chemical changes is mandated by the National Science Standards as well as by most states. Attempting to acquire and/or use "laboratory" chemicals can be difficult, dangerous and expensive. Fortunately, many basic chemical reactions can be explored via the use of inexpensive materials found in a supermarket, pharmacy, or hardware store. Come learn about how to safely "do chemistry" with "ordinary chemicals". Appropriate for elementary, middle, and high school.
 

Developing Chemistry Curriculum for the Home School Environment – Experimental Results
8:00 AM-10:20 AM, Thursday, April 10, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- HEC A, Oral

Division of Chemical Education

The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008