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Beyond Benign was pleased to be an active participant at this year's National Science Teachers Association's National Conference in Boston. This year's conference theme was "Science: Bridge to the Future."
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Curriculum & Teacher Training at the NSTA Conference
(Some materials are provided in PDF format)
Middle School & High School Curricula and Modules are being updated and have been moved to permanent pages:
Fisher Workshop Materials
12 Principles of Green Chemistry - Dr. Cannon's Presentation
Introduction to Green Chemistry Teaching Module
Quick Reference, Handouts & Posters
What is Green Chemistry? - Flyer
Green Chemistry...Of Course - Mini-Poster
Key Partners at the NSTA Conference
Workshops at the Conference
March 27, 2008 9:30-11:00
Green Chemistry in the Middle School
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 104C
Learn how to introduce your middle school students to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry using engaging hands-on activities. Experience three activities and an overview of these interdisciplinary curricula and receive a free lesson plan CD.
Presenters: Greg Sloan (Otter Creek MS, Terre Haute, IN); Rachel Pokrandt (Beyond Benign, Glenwood Springs, CO)
March 27, 2008 1:00-2:30
Green Chemistry in the Classroom
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 052B
Green Chemistry is a revolutionary science that seeks to merge sustainability with invention and design in order to create safe products for a sustainabile future. The workshop will feature green chmistry information and hands-on demonstrations of green chemistry materials that can be implemented into a chemistry curriculum.
Presenter: Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA) Sponsored by Fisher Scientific
March 28, 2008 12:00-1:30
Introduction to Green Chemistry
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 153A
Dr. John Warner, creator of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, will give a dynamic introduction to the concepts of Green Chemistry, how it is being implemented in industry and schools, and how you can integrate these concepts into your classroom setting.
Presenters: Raksmey Derival (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA), Rachel Pokrandt (Beyond Benign, Glenwood Springs, CO), Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA), John Pyers (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA), John Warner (Warner Babcock Institute, Woburn, MA)
March 29, 2008 8:00-9:30
Green Chemistry in the Classroom
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 156A
Green Chemistry is a revolutionary science that seeks to merge sustainability with invention and design in order to create safe products for a sustainabile future. The workshop will feature green chmistry information and hands-on demonstrations of green chemistry materials that can be implemented into a chemistry curriculum.
Presenter: Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA) Sponsored by Fisher Scientific
March 29, 2008 10:00-11:30
Introduction to Green Chemistry
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 153A
Dr. John Warner, creator of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, will give a dynamic introduction to the concepts of Green Chemistry, how it is being implemented in industry and schools, and how you can integrate these concepts into your classroom setting.
Presenters: Raksmey Derival (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA), Rachel Pokrandt (Beyond Benign, Glenwood Springs, CO), Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA), John Pyers (Beyond Benign, Woburn, MA), John Warner (Warner Babcock Institute, Woburn, MA)
March 29, 2008 2:00-3:30
Green Chemistry in the High School
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 104A
Learn how to introduce your high school students to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry using engaging hands-on activities. Experience three activities and an overview of these interdisciplinary curricula and receive a free lesson plan CD.
Presenters: Teri Natoli (Waterford HS, Waterford, CT); Rachel Pokrandt (Beyond Benign, Glenwood Springs, CO)