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Hello all,
I’m currently taking Introduction to Green Chemistry through Beyond Benign. Our recent class discussion centered around how we often use big, flashy demonstrations to capture student attention, like the Barking Dog or Elephant Toothpaste, that violate some of the core principles of laboratory safety. While these demonstrations...
Hello Fellow High School Educators!
One way to share your best practices in the classroom is to present them in person to eager colleagues across New England.
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Hi GCTLC,
I've been partnering with Harrison HS in NY for a few years now, they have a robust science research program where students spend 3 - 4 years designing and working through a project to apply to the Regeneron Science Fair (formerly Intel/Westinghouse).
It's always a challenge...
Many high schoolers wonder where green chemistry can take them—environmental scientist, chemist, entrepreneur? What careers do your students aspire to, and how do you connect their dreams to green chemistry?
Students live on social media—so why not use it for good? Have you tried or seen creative ways students use TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube to share green chemistry ideas?
Explore how to integrate microplastic analysis into high school learning through labs, debates, or case studies on sustainable alternatives.
Have students tackled campus waste, energy, or chemical use? Share real or hypothetical projects that challenge them to make a greener school.
Hey everyone,
I am a graduate student at Umass Boston, and my PI wants to do a day of outreach to get local high school students interested in Green chemistry. We haven't done this before, so we are trying to figure out how to get the students interested in this...
Have you tried incorporating upcycling or reuse-based projects into your green chemistry lessons? Whether it’s turning used lab materials into classroom models or guiding students to design sustainable packaging or science fair prototypes, we want to hear your creative takes!
✅ What have your students come up with?
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What does it meant to authentically engage your students in examining the world around them through the lens of toxicology and green chemistry? How do we do this as educators?
Getting high school students excited about green chemistry can be a challenge, but it’s definitely possible! What activities, lessons, or discussions have worked best for you in getting teens interested in sustainability? Whether it's hands-on experiments, real-life connections, or tackling environmental issues, they might surprise you with how much they...
Have you been tagged as your school's chemicals stockroom manager? How did you deal with this additional duty? How did you use this task to practice some Green Chemistry along the way?
Share your stories on Chemical Management and Safety here!
Our next "Observe Wonder Think" guest speaker, Sarah Briggs...
High school educators, how do you effectively teach the 12 Principles in a way that students understand and remember? Let’s share engaging lesson ideas, real-world examples, and interactive activities!
Are we allowed to speak of "Environmental Justice" as we pursue our teaching of green chemistry? Are we doing it without saying it? Social justice in science teaching ...there is a thought! What do you think?
How can integrating green chemistry principles transform STEM education in K-12 classrooms? Share your experiences and insights!
As we, high school chemistry educators, transition towards green chemistry, we are pulled out of our traditional teaching and grading practices to something called "equitable grading", what does it mean exactly? how does it look like in the chemistry classroom where we now teach about a more socially responsible science? ...
Looking for creative ideas for teaching a Halloween-themed lesson with a green chemistry twist?
This thread is a space for educators to share fun and engaging Halloween lesson plans, activities, games, and crafts that incorporate principles of sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
Whether you're teaching in a classroom, online...
Hi high school educators and students! My name is Jerald Villarmino, and I’m excited to moderate this forum.
Green chemistry offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your science curriculum. How are you currently integrating green chemistry into your lessons? What challenges or successes have you experienced? Let’s share ideas and resources!
Dear colleagues,
Im reading the Lab document "Wood Ash Titration", exploring resources for my chemistry class (Topic acids and bases) in the Beyond Bening web: https://www.beyondbenign.org/curriculum_topic/hs-acids-bases/
I found the guide related to NGSS Standards HS-PS1-11 but, I could not find it in the NGSS web page.
Does anyone know...
Reaching out to K-12 Science Teachers in MA,
My company, Cell Signaling Technology, is a proud supporter of the GCTLC. It is inspiring to see so many educators and professionals coming together here to create tools and engage the next generation of scientist to be a more responsible contributor...
Let's share student-led projects and or best-practices for student-led projects!
The Green Chemistry Initiative (GCI) is a student-run organization within the University of Toronto's Department of Chemistry, dedicated to fostering sustainability in chemistry research and education. Since our inception in September 2012, GCI has become a trusted hub for green chemistry information, hosting a Seminar Series, an annual Symposium, and...
High school chemistry teachers - we want to hear from you!
We are happy to announce the launch of a new International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)-funded survey of high school science/chemistry teachers. To date, over fifty countries across five continents have committed to implementing the survey...