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Solutions in Green Chemistry

An Introduction to Green Chemistry in the High School.

 

 

The Solutions in Green Chemistry Curriculum Module was developed by Pfizer and Beyond Benign to introduce teachers and their students to the topic of Green Chemistry, explore green chemistry technologies and to provide a hands-on inquiry based unit in which high school students can explore this emerging approach to chemical manufacturing.

The curriculum unit has three focused goals, firstly, to encourage teachers to convert their laboratory classrooms to use green methodologies. Secondly to think differently about the way that they deliver content to students and to put that content into the context of sustainability and lastly but most importantly to inspire student to get excited about chemistry and the possibilities it holds for solving societies problems in the future. Section 4 in this curriculum is designed to be a simulation of business methodology in which students will be challenged to create a product that adheres to the 12 principles of green chemistry. In this way, students apply their new knowledge in meaningful ways and are put in the role of decision maker when the decisions are often difficult and require higher order thinking.

The curriculum goal is to spark students’ interest in chemistry in general and to introduce students to the newest way of approaching chemical processes. The unit will also give students the critical thinking skills and tools to evaluate possible actions and multiple points of view as they grow into adults.

Begin by reading a more detailed introduction and exploring the suggested lesson delivery schedule. Then download the following individual lesson plans. Please note that the lesson plans are available in both English and Spanish.

 

Section One: What is Green Chemistry

Section Two

Section Three: A Green Chemistry Research & Development Activity

More to Come

Assessment

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