Curriculum & Teacher Training

The curriculum and teacher training work of Beyond Benign seeks to deliver teaching and learning tools to K-12 educators in order that they may share dynamic science experiences with their students with an emphasis on objective reasoning through the consideration of economy, society and the environment in equal measure.

Through the framework of green chemistry, K-12 Education at Beyond Benign is able to explore curriculum content across the board with a view to the future and the sustainability of social, industrial, economic and environmental sustainability. Curriculum materials take an independent stance where students are put in the position of decision maker and scientific issues are put under a neutral microscope.

The staff of the K-12 Education Department of Beyond Benign are all former or current classroom teachers who are committed to dynamic science instruction, where every student is a scientist with the potential to affect the future. Staff has experience in developing curriculum units, lesson plans and professional development experiences for all grade level teachers in science and using a multi-disciplinary approach to connect science to issues-based education and real world problems.

Green Chemistry: The Green Curriculum

"Benign by design," green chemistry is designed to have less impact on the environment by creating lower levels of waste and toxicity than traditional chemistry. Green chemistry is also a compelling way to assist teachers as they strive to interest middle school students (ages 9 – 13) in science and math.