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LSU ChemDemo Program: Combining Service Learning and Outreach on a Large Scale

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.

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LSU ChemDemo Program: Combining Service Learning and Outreach on a Large Scale

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  1. LSU ChemDemo Program: Combining Service Learning and Outreach on a Large Scale Prof. George G. Stanley Cyril & Tutta Vetter Alumni Professor Louisiana State University

  2. LSU Undergraduate Students Visiting K-12 Classrooms to Perform Hands-On Chemistry & Science Demonstrations

  3. 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

  4. ChemDemo Experiments

  5. ChemDemo Experiments

  6. ChemDemo Experiments

  7. 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.

  8. Teacher Evaluations

  9. Teacher Evaluations

  10. Teacher Evaluations

  11. 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

  12. Photos

  13. Funding & Thanks Initial Funding: ExxonMobil Louisiana Chemical Association Current Funding: National Science Foundation LSU Department of Chemistry

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