Transcript LSU ChemDemo Program: Combining Service Learning and

LSU ChemDemo Program: Combining Service
Learning and Outreach on a Large Scale
Prof. George G. Stanley
Cyril & Tutta Vetter Alumni
Professor
Louisiana State University
LSU Undergraduate Students Visiting K-12 Classrooms to Perform
Hands-On Chemistry & Science Demonstrations
# LSU
Students
# K-12
Classrooms
Fall, 1997
229
110
Limbach, Stanley
Spring, 1998
267
103
Nauman
Fall, 1998
302
153
Lyon, Nauman, Stanley
Fall, 1999
233
121
Limbach, Stanley
Spring, 2000
146
71
Kolniak
Summer, 2000
55
18
Kolniak
Fall, 2000
240
108
Kolniak, Maverick
Spring, 2001
420
202
Kolniak, Stanley
Summer, 2001
71
23
Kolniak
Fall, 2001
332
139
Kolniak, Stanley, Hammer
Spring, 2002
312
138
Kolniak, Stanley, Hammer
Summer, 2002
76
25
Kolniak
2683
1211
Semester, Year
Totals:
Professors Involved
> 25,000 K-12 Students!!
Chemistry Classes Involved
• Chem 1201/1202 – General Chemistry
(200+ students per section)
Profs. Patrick Kolniak, Andy Maverick,
George Stanley
Chem 2461/2462 – Honors Organic Chemistry
(~ 40-60 students per section)
Prof. Bob Hammer
• Chem 4571 – Organometallic Chemistry
(160-170 students per section)
Prof. George Stanley
ChemDemo Experiments
Grade
General Topic/Demonstrations
K-4
The Atmosphere: Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Solid CO2 (dry ice), & Water Vapor
K-4
Polymer Fun: Disappearing Styrofoam and Starch
K-?
Silly Putty: Synthesizing a Polymer
3-6
Acids & Bases
4-12
Energy: Electricity, Heat & Light
4-10
Light Reactions: Chemiluminesence, Flame Test, Burning Mg/CO2
6-12
Kinetics, Equilibrium & Catalysis
ChemDemo Experiments
ChemDemo Experiments
Picking a School/Class
• Students pick their own School and Class/Teacher, contact
and make all arrangements for a visit.
• K-12 Teachers can fill out and submit “Teacher Interest Forms”
that professors post and students can pick.
• Students submit teacher name, class level, school address,
experiment being done, and approximate date.
• Student obtain some of the supplies needed, while we provide
more “exotic” chemicals and equipment (“kits”).
• Professor sends out introduction letter and stamped and self
addressed evaluation card to teacher to assess the quality
and effectiveness of the students presentation.
Teacher Evaluations
Teacher Evaluations
Teacher Evaluations
Reflection – 2-4 Page Student Essays
Quotes:
“Not only did we learn something new about science, but we got an
unforgettable opportunity to teach children.” – Heather Gallmann
“I really had a good time during this project and also learned a lot about
chemistry by teaching it to others.” – Misty Rabalais
“It was a fun and exciting project for both the students and me.”
– Aimee Gravois
“We all enjoyed this project and really felt that we have a better
understanding of energy now that we have taught others about it.”
– William Saint
“This was an experience I will never forget. The students along with the
teachers had a blast, and so did I. It was a lot of fun and the kids seemed
to learn a lot.” – Robert Earhart
Photos
Funding & Thanks
Initial Funding:
ExxonMobil
Louisiana Chemical Association
Current Funding:
National Science Foundation
LSU Department of Chemistry