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Storytelling is a powerful way to introduce sustainability and chemistry. Do you know of picture books or stories that make green chemistry relatable for young learners?

Sometimes the best classroom is the kitchen table. What safe, simple, and fun activity have you tried (or want to try) with kids outside the classroom?

Share fun, science-rich pollination activities that teach plant chemistry, ecosystems, and sustainability to kids in grades K–8.

Discuss creative ways to use tactile bins to introduce recycling, biodegradability, and earth-friendly materials to early learners.

With the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters across the globe, many educators are seeking ways to help children understand climate resilience. How can we introduce this concept through green chemistry principles in age-appropriate ways? Share your activities, storytelling ideas, or simple experiments that help young learners build hope, curiosity, and...

Do you use interactive tools, games, or mobile apps to teach green chemistry or sustainability to K-8 students?

Whether it’s a recycling game, a digital chemistry lab, or a storytelling platform, drop your favorites here!

Let’s share toolkits of tech-savvy resources to make green chemistry more exciting and accessible...

From nature walks that turn into science talks to simple classroom experiments with recycled materials. What activities have helped your K-8 students truly connect with sustainability and green chemistry? Share your tried-and-true ideas, unexpected successes, or even lessons that didn’t go as planned!

What’s the best way to introduce green chemistry and sustainability to young learners? Share your favorite analogies, stories, and activities that make these big ideas fun and understandable for kids!

A article in TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/29/asl-aspire-wants-to-gamify-stem-education-for-deaf-kids/) profiles ASL Aspire, a startup that works with deaf scientists and works with deaf scientists and mathematicians who are standardizing STEM-based vocabulary in ASL to create curricula for teachers to integrate into their existing lesson plans. 

The company is currently targeting...

Bring the science of sustainability to your classroom! Plate to Planet, created by Beyond Benign and Impossible Foods, is a free, hands-on curriculum for grades 3-5 that connects food choices with environmental impact.

Get ready-to-use lessons, slides, and worksheets aligned with NGSS standards, and empower your students to...

Dr. Colleen Kelley, aka Chemistry Colleen an Emmy Award-Winning educator renowned for making college-level chemistry accessible and exciting for elementary students.

She has developed diverse, interactive, and effective learning materials perfect for early, beginners, and intermediate learners which you can access here. You can also visit her...

Hello K-8 educators and parents! I'm Jerald Villarmino, your new forum moderator.

Engaging young students with green chemistry can be both fun and educational. What are some of your favorite green chemistry activities for kids? Do you have any tips or resources you'd like to share with the community?

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