Free Brochure from Dow Makes Chemistry Cool for Kids
Eight Experiments Help Educators Teach Science and Chemistry FUN-damentals
How can soap move a boat? Why does hot water crumble a carton of milk? These and other quirky questions are answered in the new "Chemistry: The Enabling Science," a free brochure from The Dow Chemical Company. Dow is introducing the new brochure as part of its sponsorship of National chemistry Week, Oct. 20-26, 2002.
"We want to help young students understand the world around them -- the magic of everyday life that is explained through science, specifically chemistry," said Richard Gross, corporate vice president of global research and development for Dow.
Designed for elementary school grades, the colorful brochure helps children understand chemistry and begin to "unlock the secrets of all the other sciences." Step-by-step instructions and explanations for eight separate experiments, which demonstrate the laws of physics and chemistry, are included. Ideal for students in grades three through five, the experiments can be performed at home or in the classroom. All the experiments are safe, but some could make a mess. Teachers and parents are encouraged to participate and assist.
"Teaching a child about surface tension with a toy boat, or gravity with a yo-yo, can spark their interest in science and lead to the continued pursuit of knowledge," added Gross. "The experiments serve as the 'hook' to get youngsters interested in careers related to science. The power of their ideas helps us to invent a better and sustainable future, one that balances economic, environmental and social responsibilities."
For over 100 years, Dow has been a champion of science and chemistry. This year, as a major sponsor of National Chemistry Week, a program of the American Chemistry Society, Dow is making the brochure available free of charge to the public.
More Resources - Lesson Plans
Designed for high school students, Dow offers a series of free lesson plans developed as a result of Dow/National Science Teachers Association Summer Workshops.
For grades kindergarten through twelve, Dow also offers "Ounce of Prevention," a set of broadly applicable lesson plans to help students discover the connection between the trash they generate and global solid waste challenges. The plans include an introduction and curriculum guide for teachers, sections organized for progressive learning, and charts and worksheets for students to use when practicing the lesson concepts.
For a copy of these lesson plans, visit http://www.dow.com/ and enter "lesson plans" in the search option.
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